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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
Donald S Merritt
DBA Merritt Farms
2726 NC 45 S
Colerain, NC 27924
Dear Donald S Merritt:
John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
October 1, 2014
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS460003
DBA Merritt Farms
Swine Waste Collection, Treatment
Storage and Application System
Hertford County
in accordance with your renewal request, we are hereby forwarding to you this Certificate of Coverage
(COC) issued to Donald S Merritt, authorizing the operation of the subject animal waste management
system in accordance with General Permit AWG100000.
This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not limited to, the management
and land application of animal waste as specified in the facility's Certified Animal Waste Management
Plan (CAWMP) for DBA Merritt Farms, located in Hertford County, with a swine animal capacity of no
greater than the following annual averages:
Wean to Finish: Feeder to Finish: 3552 Boaz/Stud
Wean to Feeder: Farrow to Wean: Gilts:
Farrow to Finish: Farrow to Feeder: Other:
If this is a Farrow to Wean or Farrow to Feeder operation, there may be one boar for each 15 sows. Where
boars are unnecessary, they may be replaced by an equivalent number of sows. Any of the sows may be
replaced by gilts at a rate of 4 gilts for every 3 sows.
This COC shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 30, 2019, and shall hereby void
Certificate of Coverage Number AWS460003 that was previously issued to this facility. Pursuant to this
COC, you are authorized and required to operate the system in conformity with the conditions and
limitations as specified in the General Permit, the facility's CAWMP, and this COC. An adequate system
for collecting and maintaining the required monitoring data and operational information must be
established for this facility. Any increase in waste production greater than the certified design capacity or
increase in number of animals authorized by this COC (as provided above) will require a modification to
the CAWMP and this COC and must be completed prior to actual increase in either wastewater flow or
number of animals.
Please read this COC and the enclosed State General Permit carefully. Please pay careful attention to the
record keeping and monitoring conditions in this permit. Record keeping forms are unchanged with this
General Permit. Please continue to use the same record keeping forms.
1^3n Mad ervice Center. Raleigh. Narh Carolina 2759E-tc36
Fhone y19-807--64 Ineme! htlprwww.ncaenrory

If your Waste Utilization Plan (WUP) has been developed based on site -specific information, careful
evaluation of future samples is necessary. Should your records show that the current WUP is inaccurate
you will need to have a new WUP developed.
The issuance of this COC does not excuse the Permittee from the obligation to comply with all applicable
laws, rules, standards, and ordinances (local, state, and federal), nor does issuance of a COC to operate
under this permit convey any property rights in either real or personal property.
Per NRCS standards a 100-foot separation shall be maintained between water supply wells and any
lagoon, storage pond, or any wetted area of a spray field.
Please be advised that any violation of the terms and conditions specified in this COC, the General Permit
or the CAWMP may result in the revocation of this COC, or penalties in accordance with NCGS 143-
215.6A through 143-215.6C including civil penalties, criminal penalties, and injunctive relief.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the right to
apply for an individual permit by contacting the Animal Feeding Operations Program for information on
this process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and binding.
In accordance with Condition II.22 of the General Permit, waste application shall cease within four (4)
hours of the time that the National Weather Service issues a Hurricane Warning, Tropical Storm Warning,
or a Flood Watch associated with a tropical system for the county in which the facility is located. You
may find detailed watch/warning information for your county by calling the Wakefield, VA National
Weather Service office at (757) 8994200, or by visiting their website at: http://www.weather.gov/&q/
This facility is located in a county covered by our Washington Regional Office_ The Regional Office staff
may be reached at 252-946-6481. If you need additional information concerning this COC or the General
Permit, please contact the Animal Feeding Operations Program staff at [phone].
Sincerely,
for Thomas A. Reeder
Director, Division of Water Resources
Enclosure (General Permit AWG100000)
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all ccs)
Washington Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Hertford County Health Department
Hertford County Soil and Water Conservation District
WQROS Central Files (Permit No. AWS460003)
AFO Notebooks
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Ne WE®
Pat McCrory John E. Skvada, III
Governor J U N 2 4 2014 Secretary
Donald Merritt
June 20, 2014 ` /
D W Q- !t?d ARC
DBA Merritt Farms
2726 NC 45 S
Colerain, NC 27924
Subject: Sludge Survey Testing Dates
Certificate of Coverage No. AWS460003
DBA Merritt Farms
Animal Waste Management System
Hertford County
Dear Donald Merritt:
The Division of Water Resources (Division) received your sludge survey information on May
23, 2014. With the survey results, you requested an extension of the sludge survey requirement
for the lagoon at the DBA Merritt Farms facility. Due to the amount of treatment volume
available, the Division agrees that a sludge survey is not needed until December 31, 2017.
The next sludge survey for the lagoon at this facility should be performed before December 31,
2017. Please retain this letter and keep it with your farm records for reference. Thank you for
your attention to this matter.
Please call me at [phone] if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
-'e 0d
Miressa D. Garoma
Animal Feeding Operations Branch
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDENR
cc: Washington Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Permit File AWS460003
1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Phone :[phone]Internet: htto://www.ncdenr.gov/
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
January 14, 2011
Merritt Bros.
547 Evanstown Road
Harrelsville, NC 27942
Subject: Submittal of Annual Report
Certificate of Registration No. AWH460003
Merritt Bros.
Manure Hauler Operation
Hertford County
Dear Merritt Bros.:
This is a reminder that you are registered with this Division as a Manure Hauler. Your Certificate of
Registration for Manure Hauler Operations contains a condition that addresses the annual report
submission requirement as stated below:
each manure hauler operation must submit an annual report to the Division by March 1 of each
year. The report covers the activities ojthe previous calendar year and must contain all applicable
information required by 1 SA NCAC 02T .1404. "
Please let us know if you are still in business. If so, please use the enclosed blank forms to
complete your annual report for 2010 and any previous vear for which the report is still due.
Feel free to make additional copies for your future use. To avoid any possible enforcement. action
for a violation of your Certificate, please complete and submit the report by March 1, 2011 to the
following address:
Division of Water Quality
Animal Feeding Operations Unit
Attn: J.R. Joshi
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1636
Please disregard this notice if you have already submitted the reports. Do not hesitate to contact me at
[phone], if you have any questions regarding this letter.
Sincerely,
.III
J. R. Joshi
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Donald S Merritt
DBA Merritt Farms
2726 NC 45 S
Colerain, NC 27924
Dear Donald S Merritt:
Division of Water Quality
Coieen H. Sullins
Director
October 1, 2009
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS460003
DBA Merritt Farms
Swine Waste Collection., Treatment,
Storage and Application System
Hertford County
In accordance with your renewal request, we are hereby forwarding to you this Certificate of Coverage
(COC) issued to Donald S Merritt, authorizing the operation of the subject animal waste management
system in accordance with General Permit AWG100000.
This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not limited to, the management
and land application of animal waste as specified in the facility's Certified Animal Waste Management
Plan (CAWMP) for the DBA Merritt Farms, located in Hertford County, with a swine animal capacity of
no greater than the following annual averages:
Wean to Finish: Feeder to Finish: 3552 Boar/Stud:
Wean to Feeder: Farrow to Wean: Gilts:
Farrow to Finish: Farrow to Feeder: Other:
If this is a Farrow to Wean or Farrow to Feeder operation, there may be one boar for each 15 sows. Where
boars are unnecessary, they may be replaced by an equivalent number of sows. Any of the sows may be
replaced by gilts at a rate of 4 gilts for every 3 sows.
The COC shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 30, 2014, and shall hereby void
Certificate of Coverage Number AWS460003 that was previously issued to this facility. Pursuant to this
COC, you are authorized and required to operate the system in conformity with the conditions and
limitations as specified in the General Permit, the facility's CAWMP, and this COC. An adequate system
for collecting and maintaining the required monitoring data and operational information must be
established for this facility. Any increase in waste production greater than the certifier] design capacity or
increase in number of animals authorized by this COC (as provided above) will require a modification to
the CAWMP and this COC and must be completed prior to actual increase in either wastewater flow or
number of animals.
Please carefully_ read this COC and the enclosed State General Permit. Please pay careful attention to the
record keeping and monitoring conditions in this permit. Record keeping forms are unchanged with this
General Permit. Please continue to use the same record keening forms.
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If your Waste Utilization Plan (WUP) has been developed based on site -specific information, careful
evaluation of future samples is necessary. Should your records show that the current WUP is inaccurate
you will need to have a new WUP developed.
The issuance of this COC does not excuse the Permittee from the obligation to comply with all applicable
laws, rules, standards, and ordinances (local, state, and federal), nor does issuance of a COC to operate
under this permit convey any property rights in either real or personal property.
Per 15A NCAC 2T .0105(h) a compliance boundary is provided for the facility and no new water supply
wells shall be constructed within the compliance boundary. Per NRCS standards a 100-foot separation
shall be maintained between water supply wells and any lagoon, storage pond, or any wetted area of a
spray field.
Please be advised that any violation of the terms and conditions specified in this COC, the General Permit
or the CAWMP may result in the revocation of this COC, or penalties in accordance with NCGS 143-
215.6A through 143-215.6C including civil penalties, criminal penalties, and injunctive relief.
If you wish to continue the activity permitted under the General Permit after the expiration date of the
General Permit, then an application for renewal must be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration.
This COC is not automatically transferable. A name/ownership change application must be submitted to
the Division prior to a name change or change in ownership.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the right to
apply for an individual permit by contacting the Animal Feeding Operations Unit for information on this
process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and binding.
In accordance with Condition 11.22 of the General Permit, waste application shall cease within four (4)
hours of the time that the National Weather Service issues a Hurricane Warning, Tropical Storm Warning,
or a Flood Watch associated with a tropical system for the county in which the facility is located. You
may find detailed watch/warning information for your county by calling the Wakefield, VA National
Weather Service office at [phone], or by visiting their website at: www.erh.noaa.goy/er/aka/
This facility is located in a county covered by our Washington Regional Office. The Regional Office
Aquifer Protection Staff may be reached at [phone]. If you need additional information
concerning this COC or the General Permit, please contact the Animal Feeding Operations Unit staff at
[phone].
Sincerely,
for Coleen H. Sullins
Enclosure (General Permit AWG100000)
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all ecs)
Washington Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
Hertford County Health Department
Hertford County Soil and Water Conservation District
APS Central Files (Permit No. AWS460003)
AFO Notebooks
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of `Rater Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
April 17, 2009
June N. Merritt
DBA Merritt Farms
2726 NC 45 S
Colerain, NC 27924
Subject: Sludge Survey Testing Dates
Certificate of Coverage No. AWS460003
DBA Merritt Farms
Animal Waste Management System
Xertford County
Dear June N. Merritt:
The Division of Water Quality (Division) received your sludge survey information on March 26,
2009. With the survey results, you requested an extension of the sludge survey requirement for
the lagoon at the DBA Merritt Farms facility.. Due to the amounts of treatment volume available,
the Division agrees that a sludge survey is not needed until 2012.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. If you have any questions, please call me at (919)
715-6937.
Sincerely,
v4a
Miressa D. Garoma
Animal Feeding Operations Unit
cc: Washington Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
Central Files
API; 2 1 2009
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CERTIFIED MAIL
Don S Merritt
DBA Merritt Farms
2726 NC 45 S
Colerain, NC 27924
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Depanmmt of Environment and Natural Resources
Subject: Application for Renewal of Coverage for Expiring NPDES General Permit
Dear Permittee:
Alan W. Klimek P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Your facility is currently approved for operation under one of the Animal Waste Operation NPDES General Permits, which expire on
July 1, 2007. Due to changes in federal rules, facilities that do not discharge nor propose to discharge may choose whether or not to
retain coverage under an NPDES General Permit. Copies of the draft animal waste operation NPDES general permits and the State
Non -Discharge General Permits are available at htti)://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/aps/afou/downloads.htm or by writing or calling:
NCDENR—DWQ Animal Feeding Operations Unit
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Telephone number: [phone]
In order to assure your continued coverage under one of these two types of general Permits, you must submit an aoolication for permit
coverage to the Division. Enclosed you will find a `Request for Certificate of Coverage Facility Currently Covered by an Expiring
NPDES General Permit.' The application form must be completed and returned by January 2, 2007. Please note, you must include
two (2) copies of your most recent Waste Utilization Plan with the aoolication form.
Failure to request renewal of your coverage under a general permit within the time period specified may result in a civil penalty.
Operation of your facility without coverage under a valid general permit would constitute a violation ofNCGS 143-215.1 and could
result in assessments of civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day.
If you have any questions about the draft general permits, the enclosed application, or any related matter please feel free to contact the
Animal Feeding Operations Unit staff at 919-733-3221.
Sincerely,
Ted L. Bush, Jr., Chief
Aquifer Protection Section
Enclosures
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Washington Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
AFO Unit Central Files - 460003
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Nutrient Management Plan For Animal Waste Utilization
09-05-2006
This plan has been prepared for: Ti4s plan has been developed by:
DBA Merin Farms
1)BA Merin Farms
2726 NC 45 South
Colerain, tVC 27924
252- ?56-4 ! 98
(rregoty M Hughes
Herford SWCD
r 0. Box 265
Winton, NC 27986-0265
252-358-7846
Developer Signature
Type of Plan: Nitrogen Only with Manure Only
OwnerfM:anager/Prod ucer Agreement
I (we) understand and P.gree to the specirkations and the operation and maintenance
procedures established :n this nutrient management plan which includes an animal waste
utilization plan for the farm named above. I have read and understand the Required
Specifications concerning aniniaai waste management that are included with this pion.
J Signature (o r)
Signaaw= (manager or pra:iucer)
Date
Date
This plan meets the minimum standards and specifications of the U.S. Department of
Agriculture - Natural Resc nrces Conservation Service or the s-fandard of practices adopted
by the Sod and Water Conservation Commission.
Plan Approved By: -.�-`
Technical Speciatist Signa tm Date
152689 Database 1lenion 3.1 Date Printed: 09-05,2 06
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Nutrients, applied in Accordance with this plan will be supplied from the
following source(s):
Commercial Fertilizer is not included in this plait.
S7
!Swine Feeder -Finish Lagoon Liquid Aastc g:nerated 3,292,704 galsiyear by a 3,552
Ianimal Sv inc Finishing Lagoen Liquid operation. This production facility has waste
storaF 2- •es of roxmiately 180 daFrs.
Estiniged Pounds of Plaza Available Nitrogen Generated per Yew
Broadcast
7584
Incorporated
13024
Injelct
14343
Irrigated
8243
Max. Avail.
PAN (Ibs) '"
Actua-1 PAN
Applied {fits}
PAN Surplus/
Deficit Obs)
Acwai Volume
Applie,I `Gallons)
Volume Surplusf
Deficit (Gallons)
Year 1
8,243
8746
-503
3,493,502
-200,798
Nate: In sours ID, S means standard Source, U
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Max. Available PAN is calculated on the basis of the anal-pplioation method(s) identified in the plan for t3iis sours
152($9 Databme Version 3.1 Date Printed 09-05-2006 Source Page l of 1

Narrative
This Waste Management Plan has been developed with the following considerations. 2 cutting of Hay have
been factored into the nitrogen wage for Hybrid Bermuda for Fields Fl-HI , Fl-H2 , F1-H3 , F 1-H4 .
F2-HI, F2-H2, F2-H3, F2-H4 , F3-MI , F3-H2 , F3-H3, F4-H2 , F4-HL This item is 128 ofthe Ah
Guidance Document. A small grain cover crop will also be used for the fields with Hybrid Bermuda. This
will have a 50lb/acre Nitrogen Allowance. Owner will ensure Hybrid Bermuda wit! is established. The
Nitrogen Factor had to be change to meet the program for the computer software for Haying and Grazeing
with 2 Hayiugs. Operator will need need to maintain Hay records fnr the 2 cuttings on all Hybrid Bermuda
Fields.
Deep samples were retaken on Pulls F 1-H2 , F2-H3 , F2 H4 and F8-H6 of old plan. Plat was redone for
these fields and come back LOW for Plat Rating. Tile new samples were taken by NCDA Agonomist
Wayne Nixon. This Plan is a Nitrogen Only with Mamie Only.
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M689 Database Version 3.1 Date Printed: 09-05-2006 Narrative Page I of I

PLAN TOTALS: 40-50 40.50
Li
Porenrtal Leaching
Technical Guidance
Law potential to corMibuie to enluble
Now
. utriimt leaching below the mot zone.
5- 2Moderate
poterdial to contrilxnc toNut-lent.
%Ianagen vnt (590) should be planned.
<= 10
soluble rmjtrimt leaching below the
root zone.
high pctaitial to cmtnhute to 5olubk
NiArient Mazagemmnt (590) should be -planned. Other consc;-vaticm practices that
rnutrieut leaching below the root zone.
i.mprLve aw soils 6vuilable water bolding capacity and impTmm nut-n mtuse efficiency.
> 10
sbould be ckmoiderLd Examples ase Coieo Crops (340) to scavenge mitrients,
Sod -Ham Rmations (328), Long Term Nu -Till (778), kmd edw-offield practices such
as Filter Strips (.393) and Ripa;ianFore—,7t Bu-fers (391).
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The table shown below p7 cMdes a summary of the crops or rotations included in this plan for each field. Realistic Yield
estimates are also provided F)r each crop in the plan. in addition, the Leaching Index for each field is down where
available.
Planned Crops Summary
Tract
Field
Total
Acres
Useable
nae5 Iffidex(LI)
Leaching
Soil Series
Crop Sequence
RYE
324
FI-HI
2.061
2.06
2.0
Craven
mall Grain Ovasead
{OTam
Hybrid Be m&daga P sure
5.5 Tan
324
F1-H2
4.12
4.12
2.0
Or.-
8m0 Gp. 0-seed
1.0 Tam
Hybrid Ba dagav Pasture
5.3 Tam
324
FI-H3
4.12
4.12
2.0
Craven
SuuU Orrin Ow..d
1.0 Tom
Hybrid Bar-dav- Pasaae
5.5 Tum
324
FI-H4
1.60
1.66
2.J
raven
Small Ora. Oversead
i-OTam
Hybrid Bmnudagrass Pamlra
5.3 Toes
324
F2•111
1.i9
1.19
2.0
Sw.0 Grain Over-d!
1.0 Tan
Hybrid B-sagas Pssium
4.5 Tan
324
F2-H2
3.05
3.05
2.0
Lenoir
Small Grain O-d
1.0 Tam
vbrid B-6agrus P.Mm
4.5 Tom
324
F2-H3
3.05
3.05
2.0
Small Grain Oymead
1.0 Tam
Hybrid Bamudgnn Pasture
4.5 Tam
324
F2•H4
o.49
0.49
2.0
1,.it
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tan
Hybrid Banmdagi- Paarve
4.5 Tom
324
F3-H]
-3.24
3.24
2.0
C.-
Small Gnin Ovaraeed
i.0 Tam
Hybrid Bwnodagess Pest-.
5.5 Tam
324
F3-H2
3.63
3.63
2.0
rC- M
Snmll Grain Overaeed
1.0 Tom
Hybrid Bemmdagass Past-
5.5 Tam
? 24
1`3-I.
6
SmllCraCR'red
I0 TaH
Hybrid Be dagraa°. Fanae
5.5 Tom
324
174-H 1
2.51
2.51
2.0
Craven
small Grain Ovetseed
1.0 Tam
Hybrid Bermudegaa P.M.
5.4 Tam
324
F4-H2
1 1391
1.39
2.0
..savor
UAU Gram Oversead
1.0 Tan
Hybrid Bmmudvgm Past-
5.4 Tom
324
1,5411
1.04
1.04
2.0
Craven
Feaare Pasture
35 Tan
324
F6-HI
3.65
3.05
2.0
Craven
Peswa Paawra
3.5 Tom
324
F6-Fi2
0.62
0.62
2 (i
Cnrvrn
Fame Pastors
3.5 Tam
324
F6-H3-
275
2.75
2.0
Cnvan
a Sine Fdmrc
3.5 Tam
324
F6-H4
0.97,
0.9
i.0
Crsyan
F_ Favnua
3.5 Ton
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The Waste Unlvation tabic shown below summanzes the waste utilization plan for this operation. This plan provides all estimate of the number of acres of
cropland needed to use the nutrients beig produced. The plan requires consideration of the realistic yields of the crops to be gown, their nutrient requirements, and
ploper timing of applications to maximize nutneM uptake -
This table provides an estimate of the amount of nitrogen required by the crop being grown and an cstilrlate of the nitrogen amount being supplied by ltlarlure or
other by-products, colnlnercial fertilizer and residual from previous crops. An estimate of the quantity of solid and liquid waste that will be applied on each field in
order to supply the; indicated quantity oflutrogen from each source is also included. A balance of the total manure produced and the total manure applied is included in
the table to ensure that the plan adequately provides for the totiliraRion of the manure generated by the operation.
Waste Utilkatiou Table
Vea r I
Tywt
FiC)d
Sourm
ID
.';oil Series
3 �ra1
Auos
{ iy;,
Acres
Oop
RYE
Appha
Poriod
ikopm
PA
Okirienl
A044
(lbalA)
Comm.
Fert
Nukkw
Appled
{Ibo/A)
Ilea.
bs1A)
1
AP*-
MAad
41Mrre
FA
Hubert
Appled
(IWA)
I iq d
ManweA
ppW I
(sere)
Solid
Mmme
Appled
(si Fc)
601a-
i4latatre
Applied
(Add)
Srdid
Mmrrc
Applied
(Field)
N
N
N
N
16(10
gaVA
Tom
IOW 11h
trma
'374
F1-111
S7
r-avrm
2.06
1,06
Sm41 C3rain C)verr Od
I.O Tcure
10/1-:1131
56
0
o
Ird?,
50
19.97
0.60
41.14
0,00
324
Fl-HI
97
Craven
2.
2.06
Hyhnd €3ermudagram Padum
5.5 Tam
311-9. 0
1 *203
0
0
Irrig.
203
81.09
0.00
167.04
0.
324
FI-112
S7
"Ven
4.12
4.128mAllr$xin(3vasoerl
I.0-Coos
10/1-3!'31
50
0
0
brig.
50
19.9
0.!
92.29
0.0
324
F 1-112
87
COven
4.12
4.12
Hyland tUnnudagr=& P3A=a
5.5 Tans
32I-9/30
002t13
0
0
Irrig
2 _
81.09
0.00
334-08
0.00
324
Fi-1I3
S7
rave"
4A
4.12SmallC7rstaOvoseed
1.0Tins
10/1-3r31
50
0
0
brig,
50
19.97
0.00
82.29
0.00
324
Ft-I13
37
Cmvep
4.12
•1.12
hybrid Banurdagrau Nowe
5.5 Toni
311-9130
*201
0
0
Ir ip,
203
81,09
OJ30
334.08
0,
324
F 1-114
S7
Crarveai
1.60
1.60
Small Grain ( vaned
1.0 Tura
too L-3.31
50
0
0
I"ig,
50
193
0.0
31.96
0.0
321
Fi-H4
S7
CTavm
1.60
1.60
Hybrid Bertmrdapw Pastrne
S,5 Tore
3!1 9 10
•203
r,
0
i"ig
203
81-
0.
129.74
0.00
324
F2-111
57
Lenoir
1.19
1.19
Small CirainChem--sd
1.0 Tans
1011-3/31
M
0
0
brig.
50
19.97
O.Go
23.77
0.0
324
F2-111
57
I.--rroir
1.19
1.19
hybrid BerrnudagrAn Pasture
4.1 Tons
3/1-9/Y)
6166
0
0
Irrig,
166
66.31
0.0
73.91
0.00
324
F2-H2
S7
w
3.05
3.05
Small Grain C1valaed
I.(; TL=
1011-3131
50
0
0
Inig.
SCt
19.97
0,00
60-92
0.00
324
F2-112
97
Larpoir
3.05
3.03
Ilyhrid Ek nuudagram Pao=
4 5 Tow
31 i-9e'M
• 166
0
0
IM&
16
66,31
0.00
202.24
O.00
32.1
P2.41.3
5 ,
Lmoir
3.05
3.ti5
Small C3rain {hen. red
rA Tens
I I-3131
50
3
0
Irrig.
54)
19.4
0.0
60.92
0.0
324
F2-H3
S7
Lmoir
3.05
3.05
ByInid Bermudagrafis Fr►AWC
4.1 Tom
311-9nO
•166
0
0
irug
166
66.31
fi. (10
202.24
0.00
324
F2414
S7
Lencdr
0 49
0.49
Small C3rain Oversaod
lA Tons
10/1-3f31
50
0
0
Irrig,
50
19.9
0.00
9 79
0.00
324
E2-H4
S7
vwir
0.49
6.49
E
Hybrid Bemwdagrasv Padure
4 5 Tcxss
3'{-9.30
z166
0
0
lmg
"
14
66.31
0.00
32.49
0.0
152689 Database Version 3.1 Date Printed: 915/2006 WUT Ragc i of 2

waste
utuaauoe
18m1e
year 1
Tract
Field
&1i1)
&ril Serica
A-
Acme
CmP
RYF.
Apph.
Period
rtmgea
PA
Naaml
Regd
ObW4)
Comm
Fert
Nurierd
AppW
pte/.A)
Rea
WA)
Appi..
Me6od
M-ve
PA
Nuriml
APPLed
(IbaA)
liquid
dmmeA
ppfied
(acre)
Solid
Mmure
Appled
I-)
ligdd
Mara
Applied
(Field)
Sdid
blmus
Apphd
(Feld)
N
N
N
N
10M
gd,'A
Ta®
1000g.6
tom
3Z4
Yi-lil
87
Cnvw
3.241
3.24
Sane C-io (ve and
1.0 Tom
1011-3,31
1 50 1
0
0
1rrrg
5
19.9
0.00
64.711
0.00
324
FJ-HI
87
v
3.24
3.24
kld B3 udagnaa P.0-
5.5 Tom
3/1-93C
-203
0
0
brig.
203
81.09
0.00
262.72
0.00
324
F3-112
97
av-
3.63
3.63
CkWn Overatad
1.0 Tom
10/I-3/31
50
0
0
brig.
50
19
O.00
72.50
0.00
324
F3-112
S7
Cmm
3.63
3.63
)find Bcrmudagrm Pamre
5.3 Tom
311-9/30
-203
0
0
Ieig.
203
91.09
O.GO
294.34
0.00
324
F3-HI
97
C.v
1.67
1.62
Small Grin Oveseed
1.0'1`om
10/1-3/31.
50
0
0
Ivig.
50
19.97
0.00
32.36
0.00
324
F3-113
S7
FhMven
L62
1.62
Hybid Bermu lagaea Parcae
5.3 Teas
3/1-9/30
a203
0
0
brig
203
9l.
(E00
131.36
000
324
F4-H 1
S7
nv®
2.511
2.31
n" Greco Overacted
1.0 Tam
10/1-3/31
50
0
0
4rig
50
19. ,
OLDO
50.13
0.00
324
F4-111
37
2.51
251
Hybrid B-mWagus Puh-
5.4 Tam
34A/30
•199
0
0
In*
199
79.49
0.00
199.52
0.
324
P4-112
S7
Cm
L"
1.39
SM.11 Cmrin Ovo-ed
1.0 Tam
10/1-351
50
0
0
Inig.
5o
19..
0.00
27.76
0.001
324
F4-112
S7
C,van
1.39
1.39
Hybnd Bermrdgrma Padua
5.4'1'am
3/1-9l30
•199
0
0
1 Img,
1919
79.4
O.DO
110.49
0.04
324
F5-14)
S7
vm
1.04
1.04
Feame Pmlms
3.5 Tom
8/1-7AI
Ill
0
0
Irrig,
ill
34
000
46.11
0.0
324
F6-11I
S7
' -
3.03
3.65
Farou. Pronue
3..5 Tom
8/1-7al
Ill
0
0
Inig.
Ill
44.34
0.00
135.23
0.0
324
F6-H2
S7
Cnwee
0.62
0.62
Fescue PwWm
3.5 T®
311 7,31
Ill
0
0
Ir ig.
111
44.34
0.00
27.49
0,00
324
Fe-113
S7
avm
2.75
2.75
Fe Parcae
3.5 Tam
8/1-7/31
I 1 i
0
0
Irrig,
Ill
44.3
0.00
121.93
0.0
324
F6d H
97
CYaven
0.9
0.97
-,. Pasture
3.5 Tam
811-71,31
ill
0
0
brig
Ill
144.31
0.
43.01
0.001
Trial Applied, I OW grffi m
3,493.5
Tout Prodtmed, 1000 gallma
3-V270
tWaow, Iwo gailam
-20090
TaW Applied, tom
0.0
TaW Pm&iwd, tom
0.00
Bal-,1m
0.00
Notes: 1 In the tract column, - symbol means leased, otherwise, owned. 2. Symbol * means user entered data
152689 Database Version 3.1 Date Printed: 9/5/2006 WUT Page 2 of 2

The Irrigation Application Factors for each field in this plan are shown in die following table. Infiltration rate varies
with soils. If appll tg waste Nutrients through an irrigation system, you must apply at a rate that w2l not result: in
nw,otf. This table provides ticmaxanurn application rate per hour that may lac a.ophcd to each field selected to receive
%N-astewater. IT aL-o lists the maximum applicaim-, amount that caLln field. -my receive in any one application event.
Irrigation Application Factors
Traci
Field
`4oii Sores
Applic�I P-R.aw
AppiicabonAawW
(ixxhes)
324
F1-H1
Craven
0.40
1.0
324
FI-H2
Craven
0.40
1.0
324
F'1-H3
craven
0.40
1.0
324
F1-H4
Craven
0-40
t.0
324
F2-Hl
Lenou
0.35
1.0
,;24
F2-H2
Lenoir
111.35
LO
324
F2-H3
Unoir _
0.35
1.0
324
F2-H4
Unoir
0.35
l.0
324
F3-H1
Craven
0.40
1.0
324
F3-142
Craven
0.41D
1.0
324
F3-113
Craven
0.40
1.0
324
F4-H1
lCraven
0.40
1.0
324
F4-H2
C�,ven
0,40
1 ti
324
F5-H1
Craven
0.40
1.0
324
F6-H1
Craven
0.40
I.0
324
F6-H2
Craven
0.40
l , 0
324
F6-H3
Craven
0.40
1.0
324
F&H4
lCraver,
0.40
l.0
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The following Lagoon Sludge Nitrogen Utilization table provides an estimate of the number of acres needed for
sludge utiLzation for the indicated accumulation period These estimates are based on average nitrogen
concentrations Sir each source, the number of animals in the facility and the plant available nitrogen application rates
shown in the second column.
Lagoon sludge contains nutrieNs and organic matter remaining after treatment and application ofthe effluent. At
dean out, this material must be utilized for crop production and applied at agronomic rates. In most cases, the
priority nutrient is nitrogen but other nutrients including phosphorous, copper and zinc can also be limiting. Since
nutrient levels are generally very high, application of sludge must be carefiolly applied.
Sites must first be evaluated for their suitability for sludge application. Ideally, efflux spray fells should not be
used for sludge application. If this is not possible, care should be taken not to load effluent application fields with
high amounts of copper and zinc so that additional effluent cannot be applied. On sites vulnerable to surface water
moving to streams and lakes, phosphorous is a concem Sorts containing very high phosphorous levels may also be a
concern.
Lagoon Sludge Nitrogen Utilization Table
Crop
Ma."num
PA-N Rate
Ib/ae
Maximum Sludge
Application Rate
1000 gallac
M mmurn Acres
5 Yens Accumulation
Minimum Acres
10 Years Accumulation
Minimum Acres
15 Years Acewnulation
Swine Feeder -Finish Lagoon Sludge - Standard
Can 12C bu
150
13.16
44.53
89.06
133-59
Hay 6 ton R. Y.E.
300
26.32
22.26
44.53
66.79
Soybean 40 bu
1 160
14.04
41.75
1 93,49
125.24
152689 Database Version 3.1 Date Printed: 09-05-2006 Sludge Page 1 of I

The Available - Waste Storage Capacity table provides an estimate of the number of days of storage
capacity available at tit. enc3 of each raorith of the plays. Available storage- capacity is ralculat d as the
C ,-,sig 1 storage capacity m days minus tlx nwnber of days of net storage voles accurnulate& Tlse start
date is a value entered by the esex and is defined as the date prior to applying nutrients to dic ferst crap in
tl-- pl= at which storage volurra: in the lagoon or holding pond is etlua.l to mro.
Available gage capacity should be greater tin or equal to zero and less thin or cqual to the design
storage capacity of thc: facility. If kbe available storage capaciu, is greater nth,,; design storage capacity,
this indicates that the plan calls for the application of nutrients that have not yet accumulated- I£ available
swrage capa.oty is negative, ibe rstirm ecl volame of accumulated waste exceeds the design storage volume
of tip. st_rictxsre Either of these situalms iri&rates that the planted application interval in the waste
utInation plan is ii'wonsisicnt w0i the structures Wmporary storage capacity.
Avsilahle Waste Stnrave Canacitv
Source Name
Swine Feder -Finish Lagoon Liquid
Desip Star C aeiry R a
Start Date
9/ 1
180
Plan Year
Mouth
Available Storage Capacity (Lays) +
1
1
106
1
2
88
1
3
95
1
4
96
7
5
96
}
6
97
1
7
124
1
8
151
1
9
180
1
10
171
1
11
162
1
12
145
11 Avaaable Storage Capacity is calculated as of the end of each month
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152689 Database Version 3 1 Date Printed: 09-05-2006 Capacity Page 1 of i

Required Specifications For Animal Waste Management
1. Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by runoff, drift,
manmade conveyances, direct application, or direct discharge during
operation or land application. Any discharge of waste that reaches surface
water is prohibited.
2. There must be documentation in the design folder that the producer either
owns or has an agreement for use of adequate land on which to properly
apply the waste. If the producer does not own adequate land to properly
dispose of the waste, he/she shall provide evidence of an agreement with a
landowner, who is within a reasonable proximity, allowing him/her the use
of the land for waste application. It is the responsibility of the owner of the
waste production facility to secure an update of the Nutrient Management
Plan when there is a change in the operation, increase in the number of
animals, method of application, receiving crop type, or available land.
3. Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the nitrogen needs
for realistic crop yields based upon soil type, available moisture, historical
data, climatic conditions, and level of management, unless there are
regulations that restrict the rate of applications for other nutrients.
4. Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons per acre per
year. Waste may be applied to land eroding at more than 5 tons per acre per
year but less than 10 tons per acre per year provided grass filter strips are
installed where runoff leaves the field (see USDA, NRCS Field Office
Technical Guide Standard 393 - Filter Strips).
5. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or by disidng after waste
application. Waste should not be applied when there is danger of drift from
the land application field.
6. When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flooding, waste will
be soil incorporated on conventionally tilled cropland. When waste is
applied to conservation tilled crops or grassland, the waste may be
broadcast provided the application does not occur during a season prone to
flooding (see "Weather and Climate in North Carolina" for guidance).
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Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil infiltration rate.
such that runoff does not occur offshe or to surface waters and in a method
which does not cause drift from the site during application. No ponding
should occur in order to control odor and flies.
8. Animal waste shah not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events,
or w hen the soil surface is frozen.
9. Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in such a manner
that the crop is not covered with waste to a depth that would inhibit growth.
The potential for salt damage from animal waste should also be considered.
10. Nutrients from waste shall not be applied in fall or winter for spring planted
crops on soils with a high potential for leaching. Waste/nutrient loading
rates on these soils should be held to a minimum and a suitablewinter cover
crop planted to take up released nutrients. Waste shall not be applied more
than 30 days prior to planting of the crop or forages breaking dormancy.
11. Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shall comply with
the following; The outer perimeter of the land area onto which waste is
applied from a lagoon that is a component of a swine farm shall be at least
50 feet from any residential property boundary and canal. Animal waste,
other than swine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1, 1995, shall
not be applied closer that 25 feet to perennial waters.
11 Animal waste shau not be applied closer than 10+0 feet to wells.
13. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other
than those owned by the landowner.
14. Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property and public
right-of-ways,
15. Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters, drainageways, or
wetlands by a discharge or by over -spraying. Animal waste may be applied
to prior converted cropland provided the fields have been approved as a
land application site by a "technical specialist". Animal waste shall not be
applied on grassed waterways that discharge directly into water courses,
and on other grassed waterways, waste shall be applied at agronomic rates
in a manner that causes no runoff or drift from the site.
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152689 Doodwe Version 11 Date Printed: 9/3)20o6 Specification Page 2

I6. Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities, showers, toilets,
sinks, etc., shall not be discharged into the animal waste management
system.
17. A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be established on all
disturbed areas (lagoon embankments, berms, pipe runs, etc.). Areas shall
be fenced, as necessary, to protect the vegetation. Vegetation such as trees,
shrubs, and other woody species, etc., are limited to areas where considered
appropriate. Lagoon areas should he kept mowed and accessible. Berms
and structures should be inspected regularly for evidence of erosion,
leakage, or discharge.
18. If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or terminated, the
owner is responsible for obtaining and implementing a "closure plan" which
will eliminate the possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution, and erosion.
19. Waste handling structures, piping, pumps, reels, etc., should be inspected on
a regular basis to prevent breakdowns, leaks, and spills. A regular
maintenance checklist should be kept on site.
20. Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetables and other
crops for direct human consumption. However, if animal waste is used on
crops for direct human consumption, it should only be applied pre -plant
with no further applications of animal waste during the crop season.
21. Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and bottom
elevations of the temporary storage (pumping volume) of all waste
treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be managed to maintain the liquid level
between the markers. A marker will be required to mark the maximum
storage volume for waste storage ponds.
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152689 Database Version 3.1 Daze Pruned: 9/5/2006 Sweification Pape 3

22. Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil shall be tested at
least anxLially at crop sites where waste products are applied. Nitrogen
shall be the rate -determining nutrient, unless other restrictions require
waste to be applied based on other nutrients, resulting in a lower application
rate than a nitrogen based rate Zinc and copper levets in the soils shall be
monitored and alternative crop sites shall be used when these metals
approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted and maintained for
optimum crop production. Soil and waste analysis records shall be kept for
a minimum of Live years. Poultry dry waste application records shall be
maintained for a minimum of three years.
Waste application records for all other waste shall be maintained for five (5)
years.
23. Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina
regulations.
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I52689 Ntabm Version 3.1 Date Printed: 9/.5[2006 Specification Page 4

�OF W A 7- 9Q Michael F. Easley, Governor
O"1 William G. Ross al Secretary
r North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
ColeenO Division
H. Sullins, Quality
Division of Wary Quality
July 1, 2007
Donald S Merritt
DBA Merritt Farms
2726 NC 45 S
Colerain, NC 27924
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS460003
DBA Merritt Farms
Animal Waste Management System
Hertford County
Dear Donald S Merritt:
In accordance with your application received on 20-Dec-06, we are hereby forwarding to you this
Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to Donald S Merritt, authorizing the operation of the subject animal
waste management system in accordance with General Permit AWG100000.
This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not limited to, the management
and land application of animal waste as specified in the facility's Certified Animal Waste Management
Plan (CAWMP) for the DBA Merritt Farms, located in Hertford County, with an animal capacity of no
greater than the following swine annual averages:
Wean to Finish: 0 Feeder to Finish: 3552 Boar/Stud: 0
Wean to Feeder: 0 Farrow to Wean: 0 Gilts: 0
Farrow to Finish: 0 Farrow to Feeder: 0
If this is a Farrow to Wean or Farrow to Feeder operation, there may also be one boar for each 15 sows.
Where boars are unneccessary, they may be replaced by an equivalent number of sows. Any of the sows
may be replaced by gilts at a rate of 4 gilts for every 3 sows
The COC shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 30, 2009 and replaces the NPDES
COC issued to this facility with an expiration date of July 1, 2007. You are required to continue
conducting annual surveys of sludge accumulation in all lagoons at your facility; the one-year extension
in Condition 111.19 does not apply.
Pursuant to this COC, you are authorized and required to operate the system in conformity with the
conditions and limitations as specified in the General Permit, the facility's CAWMP, and this COC. An
adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required monitoring data and operational information
must be established for this facility. Any increase in waste production greater than the certified design
capacity or increase in number of animals authorized by this COC (as provided above) will require a
modification to the CAWMP and this COC and must be completed prior to actual increase in either
wastewater flow or number of animals.
Please carefully read this COC and the enclosed State General Permit. Enclosed for your convenience is
a package containing the new and revised forms used for record keep g and reportinpa Please Dav
Aquifer Protection Section 1636 Mail service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1636
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If your Waste Utilization Plan has been developed based on site -specific information, careful evaluation
of future samples is necessary. Should your records show that the current Waste Utilization Plan is
inaccurate you will need to have a new Waste Utilization Plan developed.
The issuance of this COC does not excuse the Permittee from the obligation to comply with all applicable
laws, rules, standards, and ordinances (local, state, and federal), nor does issuance of a COC to operate
under this permit convey any property rights in either real or personal property.
Upon abandonment or depopulation for a period of four years or more, the Permittee must submit
documentation to the Division demonstrating that all current MRCS standards are met prior to restocking
of the facility.
Per I5A NCAC 02T .01 I I(c) a compliance boundary is provided for the facility and no new water supply
wells shall be constructed within the compliance boundary. Per MRCS standards a 100-foot separation
shall be maintained between water supply wells and any lagoon, storage pond, or any wetted area of a
spray field.
Per 15A NCAC 02T .1306, any containment basin, such as a lagoon or waste storage structure, shall
continue to be subject to the conditions and requirements of the facility's permit until closed to NRCS
standards and the permit is rescinded by the Division.
Please be advised that any violation of the terms and conditions specified in this COC, the General Permit
or the CAWMP may result in the revocation of this COC, or penalties in accordance with NCGS 143-
215.6A through 143-215.6C including civil penalties, criminal penalties, and injunctive relief.
If you wish to continue the activity permitted under the General Permit after the expiration date of the
General Permit, an application for renewal must be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration.
This COC is not automatically transferable. A name/ownership change application must be submitted to
the Division prior to a name change or change in ownership.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the right to
apply for an individual permit by contacting the staff member listed below for information on this
process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and binding.
This facility is loc"-tev '.-- a county covered by o','.,r Washington Regional Office The Regional Office
Aquifer Protection staff may be reached at 252-946-6481. If you need additional information concerning
this COC or the General Permit, please contact the Animal Feeding Operations Unit staff at (919) 733-
3221.
Sincerely,
�r
for Coleen H. Sullins
Enclosures (General Permit AWG100000, Record Keeping and Reporting Package)
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's)
Hertford County Health Department
Hertford County Soil and Water Conservation District
Washington Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
AFO Unit Central Files
Permit File AWS460003

JXJA-�o_A'Ps
Nutrient Management Plan For Animal Waste Utilization
09-05-2006
This plan has been prepared for:
DBA Merit Farms
DBA Meritt Farms d3
2726 NC 45 South _ O
Colerain, NC 27924
252-356-4198
This plan has been developed by:
Gregory M. Hughes
Hertford SWCD
P.O. Box 265
Winton, NC 27986-0265
252-358-7846
-M_
Developer Signature
Type of Plan: Nitrogen Only with Manure Only
Owner/Manager/Producer Agreement
I (we) understand and agree to the specifications and the operation and maintenance
procedures established in this nutrient management plan which includes an animal waste
utilization plan for the farm named above. I have read and understand the Required
Specifications concerning animal waste management that are included with this plan.
Signature (o er) Date f
�LCiZc(� S ✓%%� G� J �O
Signature (manager or producer) Date
This plan meets the minimum standards and specifications of the U.S. Department of
Agriculture - Natural Resources Conservation Service or the standard of practices adopted
by the Soil and Water Conservation Commission.
Plan Approved By: S-- 06
Technical Specialist Signature Date
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Nutrients applied in accordance with this plan will be supplied from the
following source(s):
Commercial Fertilizer is not included in this plan.
S7
Swine Feeder -Finish Lagoon Liquid waste generated 3,292,704 gals/year by a 3,552
animal Swine Finishing Lagoon Liquid operation. This production facility has waste
storage capacities of approximately 180 clays.
Estimated Pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen Generated per Year
Broadcast
7584
Incorporated
13024
Injected
14343
Irrigated
8243
Max- Avail.
PAN (lbs) *
Actual PAN
Applied Obs)
PAN Surplus/
Deficit (lbs)
Actual Volume
Applied (Gallons)
Volume Surplus/
Deficit (Gallons)
Year 1
8,243
8746
-503
3,493,502
-200,798
Note: In source 1D. S means standard source_ U means user defined source.
* Max. Available PAN is calculated on the basis of the actual application method(s) identified in the plan for this sourc
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Narrative
This Waste Management Plan has been developed with the following considerations. 2 cutting of Hay have
been factored into the nitrogen usage for Hybrid Bermuda for Fields F1-H1 , Fl-H2 , FI-H3 , FI-H4 ,
F2-HI, F2-H2 , F2-H3, F2-H4 , F3-HI , F3-H2 , F3-H3, F4-H2 , F4-HI. This item is 1.28 ofthe 7th
Guidance Document. A small grain cover crop will also be used for the fields with Hybrid Bermuda. This
will have a 50lb/acre Nitrogen Allowance. Owner will ensure Hybrid Bermuda will is established. The
Nitrogen Factor had to be changed to meet the program for the computer software for Haying and Grazeing
with 2 Hayings. Operator will need need to maintain Hay records for the 2 cuttings on all Hybrid Bermuda
Fields.
Deep samples were retaken on Pulls F 1-H2 , F2-H3 , F2-H4 and F8-H6 of old plan. Plat was redone for
these fields and come back LOW for Plat Rating. The new samples were taken by NCDA Agonomist
Wayne Nixon. This Plan is a Nitrogen Only with Manure Only.
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The table shoiNn below provides a summary of the crops or rotations included in this plan for each field. Realistic Yield
estimates are also provided for each crop in the plan. In addition, the Leaching Index for each field is shown, where
available.
Planned Crops Summary
Tract
Field
Total
Acres
Useable
Acres
Leaching
Index (LI)
Soil Series
Crop Sequence
RYE
324
F1-Hl
2.06
2.06
2.0
Craven
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
5.5 Tors
324
Fl-H2
4.12
4.12
2.0
Craven
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
5.5 Tons
324
F1-H3
4.12
4.12
2.0
Craven
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
5.5 Tons
324
F1-H4
1.60
1,60
2.0
Craven
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
5.5 Tans
324
F2-141
1.19
1.19
2.0
Lenoir
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
4.5 Tops
324
F2-H2
3.05
3.05
2.0
Lenoir
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tops
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
4.5 Tans
324
F2-H3
3.05
3.05
2.0
Lenoir
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
4.5 Tons
324
F2-H4
0.49
0.49
2.0
Lenoir
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
4.5 Tons
324
F3-Hl
3.24
3.24
2.0
Craven
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
Hybrid Bermudagass Pashue
5.5 Tors
324
F3-H2
3.63
3.63
2.0
Craven
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
5.5 Tons
324
F3-H3
1.62
1.62
2.0
Craven
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
5.5 Tons
324
F4-Hl
2.51
2.51
2.0
Craven
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
Hybrid Bermudagass Pasture
5.4 Tons
324
F4-H2
1.39
1.39
2.0
Craven
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
5.4 Tons
324
F5-111
1.04
1.04
2.0
Craven
Fescue Pasture
3.5 Tons
324
176-111
3.05
3.05
2.0
Craven
Fescue Pasture
3.5 Tons
324
F6-H2
O.62
0.62
2.0
Craven
Fescue Pasture
3.5 Tons
324
1 F6-H3
2,751
2.75
2.0
Craven
Fescue Pasture
3.5 Tours
324
F6-H4
1 0.97
0.97
2.0
Craven
Fescue Pasture
3.5 Tons
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NOTE: Symbol * means user entered data

PLAN TOTALS: 40.50 40.50
Ll
Potential LeachinZ
Technical Guidance
w potential to contribute to soluble
None
< 2
nutrient leaching below the root zone.
>= 2 &
Moderate potential to contribute to
Nutrient Management (590) should be planned.
<= 10
soluble nutrient leaching below the
root zone.
Higb potential to contribute to soluble
Nutrient Management (590) should be planned. Other conservation practices that
nutrient leaching below the root zone.
improve the soils available water holding capacity and improve nutrient use efficiency
> 10
should be considered. Examples are Cover Crops (340) to scavenge nutrients,
Sod -Based Rotations (328), Long -Tema No -Till (778), and edge -of -field practices such
as Filter Strips (393) and Riparian Forest Buffers (391).
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NOTE: Symbol * means user entered data

The Waste Utilization table shown below summarizes the waste utilization plan for this operation. This plan provides an estimate of the number of acres of
cropland needed to use the nutrients being produced. The plan requires consideration of the realistic yields of the crops to be grown, their nutrient requirements, and
proper timing of applications to maximize nutrient uptake.
This table provides an estimate of the amount of nitrogen required by the crop being grown and an estimate of the nitrogen amount being supplied by manure or
other by-products, commercial fertilizer and residual from previous crops. An estimate of the quantity of solid and liquid waste that will be applied on each field in
order to supply the indicated quantity of nitrogen from each source is also included. A balance of the total manure produced and the total ]manure applied is included in
the table to ensure that the plan adequately provides for the utilization of the manure generated by the operation.
Waste Utilization Table
Year 1
Tract
Field
Source
ID
Soil Series
Total
Acres
Use.
I Acres
Crop
RYE
APPBc.
Period
Nitrogen
PA
Nutrient
Read
(1bs'A)
Comm.
FerL
Nutrient
Applied
(lba/A)
Res.
(lbs(A)
Applic.
Metirod
Manure
PA
Nutrient
Applied
(1bs/A)
Liquid
ManureA
pplied
(acre)
Solid
Mature
Applied
(acre)
Liquid
Manure
Applied
(Field)
Solid
Manure
Applied
(Field)
N
N
N
N
1000
gal/A
Tons
1000 gals
tons
324
Ft -HI
57
Craven
2.06
2.06
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
1011-3/31
50
0
0
Irrig.
50
19.97
0.00
41.14
0.00
324
F1-HI
S7
Craven
2.06
2.06
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
5.5 Tons
3/1-9/30
*203
0
0
brig.
203
81.09
0.00
167.04
0.00
324
FI-H2
S7
Craven
4.12
4.12
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
1011-3131
50
0
0
Irrig.
50
19.97
0.00
82.29
0.00
324
FI-H2
S7
Craven
4.12
4.12
Hybrid Berrmudagrass Pasture
5.5 Tons
3/1-9/30
*203
0
0
brig.
203
81.09
0.00
334.08
0.00
324
FI-H3
S7
Craven
4.12
4.12
Small Grain Ovenced
1.0 Tons
.I0/1-3/31
50
0
0
brig.
50
19.97
0.00
82.29
0.00
324
FI-H3
87
avert
4.12
4.12
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
5.5 Tons
3/1-9/30
•203
0
0
brig.
203
81.09
0.00
334.08
0.00
324
Ft-H4
S7
Craven
1.60
1.60
Small Chain Overseed
1.0'rons
10/1-3131
50
0
0
brig.
50
19,97
0.00
31.96
0.00
324
FI-H4
S7
Craven
1.60
1.60
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
5.5 Tons
3/1-9130
e203
0
0
Irrig.
203
8 i.oq
0.00
129.74
0.0
324
F2-HI
S7
Lenoir
1,19
1.19
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
10/1.3131
50
0
0
Irrig.
50
19.97
0.00
23.77
0,00
324
F2-HI
87
Lenoir
L19
1.19
Hybrid BennudagrassPasture 1
4.5Tons
3/1-9/30
'166
0
0
brig.
166
66.31
0.00
78.91
0-00
324
F2-H2
S7
Lenoir
3.05
3.05
Sma11 Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
1011-3131
50
0
0
irrig.
50
19.97,
0.00
60.92
0.00
324
F2-H2
87
Lenoir
3.05
3.05
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
4.5 Tons
3/1-9/30
+166
0
0
Irrig.
166
66.31
0.00
20124
0.00
324
F2-H3
87
Lenoir
3.05
3.05
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tom
10/1-3/31
50
0
0
Irrig.
50
19.97
0,00
60.92
OA0
324
F2-H3
S7
Lenoir
3.05
3.05
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
4.1 Tons
311-9/30
6166
0
0
brig.
166
66.3I
0.00
202.24
0.00
324
F2-H4
S7
Lenoir
0.49
0.49
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
10/1-3/31
50
0
0
brig.
50
19.97
0.00
9.79
0.00
324
F2-H4
S7
Lenoir
0.49
0.49
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
4.5 Tons
3/1-9/30
•166
0
0
1 Irrig.
166
66.31
0.00
32.49
0.00
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Tract
Field
Source
ID
Soil Series
Total
Acres
Use.
Acres
Crop
RYE
Applic.
Period
tnogen
PA
Nutrient
Req'd
0bsrA)
Comm.
Fert
Nutrient
Applied
Qbs/A)
Res.
Qbs/A)
Apph.
Mood
Mauve
PA
Nutrient
Applied
(Ibs/A)
Liquid
ManureA
pplied
(aura)
Solid
Manure
Applied
(acre)
Liod
Manure
Applied
(Field)
Solid
Manure
Applied
(Field)
N
N
N
N
1000
gal/A
Tool
1000 gals
tons
324
F3-HI
S7
Craven
3.24
3.24
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
10/1-3/31
50
0
0
1 Irrig.
50
19.971
0.001
64.71
0.00
324
F3-H1
S7
Craven
3.24
3.24
Hybrid Bermudegress Pasture
5.5 Tons
3/1-9/30
-203
0
0
brig.
203
81.09
0.00
262.72
0.00
324
F3-H2
S7
Craven
3.63
3.63
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
1011-3/31
50
0
0
brig.
50
19.9
0.00
72.50
0.00
324
F3-H2
S7
Craven
3.63
3.63
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
5.5 Tons
3/1-9/30
•203
0
0
Irrig.
203
81.09
0.00
294.34
0.00
324
F3-H3
S7
Craven
1.62
1.62
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
10/1-3/31
50
0
0
Inig.
50
19.97
0.00
32.36
0.00
324
F3-113
S7
Craven
1.62
1.62
Hybrid Bertnudagrass Pasture
5.5 Tons
3/1-9130
•203
0
0
Irrig.
2031
81.09
OM
131.36
0.00
324
F4-HI
S7
Craven
2.51
2.51
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
10/1-3/31
50
0
0
brig.
50
19.97
0.00
50.13
0.00
324
F4-HI
S7
Craven
2.51
2.51
Hybrid Bcrmudagrass Pasture
5.4 Tons
3/1-9/30
*199
0
0
Irrig.
199
79.49
0.00
199.52
0.00
324
174-112
S7
Craven
1.39
1.39
Small Grain Ovemeed
1.0 Tons
10/1-3/31
50
0
0
Inig.
50
19.97
0.00
27.76
0.00
324
F4-112
S7
Craven
1.39
1.39
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
5.4 Tons
311-9/30
*199
0
0
1 Irrig.
199
79.49
0.001
110.491
0.00
324
F5-H1
S7
Craven
1.04
1.04
Fescue Pasture
3.5 Tons
8/1-7/31
ill
0
0
brig.
1111
44.34
0.00
46.11
0.00
324
F6-HI
S7
Craven
3.05
3.05
Fescue Pasture
3.5 Tons
8/1-7/31
ill
0
0
Innis.
Ill
44.34
0.00
135.23
0.00
324
F6-112
57
Craven
0.62
0.62
Fescue Pasture
3.5 Tons
8/1-7/31
ill
0
0
Irrig.
111
44.34
0.00
27.49
0.00
324
F6-H3
S7
Craven
2.75
2.75
Fescue Pasture
3.5 Tons
8/1-7131
] l I
0
0
Irrig.
Ill
44.34
0.00
121.93
0.0
324
F6-H4
87
Craven
0.97
0.97
Fescue Pasture
3.5 Tans
8/1-7/31
111
0
0
1 brig.
111
44.341
0.00
43.01
0.00
Total Applied, 1000 gallons
3,493.50
Total Produced. 1000 gallons
3,292.70
Balance, 1000 gallons
-200.80
Total Applied tons 1
0.00
Total Produced, tons
0.00
Balance,tons
0.00
Notes: 1. In the tract column, - symbol means leased, otherwise, owned. 2. Symbol • means user entered data.
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The Irrigation Application Factors for each field in this plan are shown in the following table. Infiltration rate varies
with soils_ If applying waste nutrients through an irrigation system, you must apply at a rate that will not result in
runoff. This table provides the maximum application rate per hour that maybe applied to each field selected to receive
wastewater. It also lists the maximum application amount that each field may receive in any one application event.
Irrigation Application Factors
Tract
Field
Soil Series
Application Rate
(mcheslhour)
Application Amount
(inches)
324
F1-H1
Craven
0.40
1.0
324
F1-112
Craven
0.40
1.0
324
F1-H3
Craven
0.40
1.0
324
Fl-H4
Craven
0.40
1.0
324
F2-111
Lenoir
0.35
1.0
324
F2-H2
Lenoir
0.35
1.0
324
F2-H3
Lenoir
0.35
1.0
324
F2-H4
Lenoir
0.35
1.0
324
F3-H1
Craven
0.40
1.0
324
F3-H2
Craven
0.40
1.0
324
F3-H3
Craven
0.40
1.0
324
F4-H1
Craven
0.40
1.0
324
F4-H2
Craven
0.40
1.0
324
F5 Hl
Craven
0.40
1.0
324
F6-Hl
Craven
0.40
1.0
324
F6-112
Craven
0.40
1.0
324
F6-H3
Craven
0.40
1.0
324
F6-H4
Craven
0.40
1.0
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The following Lagoon Sludge Nitrogen Utilization table provides an estimate of the number of acres needed for
sludge utilization for the indicated accumulation period. These estimates are based on average nitrogen
concentrations for each source, the number of animals in the facility and the plant available nitrogen application rates
shown in the second column.
Lagoon sludge contains nutrients and organic matter remaining after treatment and application ofthe effluent. At
clean out, this material must be utilized for crop production and applied at agronomic rates. In most cases, the
priority nutrient is nitrogen but other nutrients including phosphorous, copper and zinc can also be limiting. Since
nutrient levels are generally very high, application of sludge must be carefully applied.
Sites must first be evaluated for their suitability for sludge application. Ideally, effluent spray fields should not be
used for sludge application. If this is not possible, care should be taken not to load effluent application fields with
high amounts of copper and zinc so that additional effluent cannot be applied. On sites vulnerable to surface water
moving to streams and lakes, phosphorous is a concern. Soils containing very high phosphorous levels may also be a
concern.
Lagoon Sludge Nitrogen Utilization Table
Crop
Maximum
PA-N Rate
Ib/ac
xi Mamum Sludge
Application Rate
1000 gal/ac
Minimum Acres
5 Years Accumulation
Minimum Acres
10 Years Accumulation
Minimum Acres
15 Years Accumulation
Swine Feeder -Finish Lagoon Sludge - Standard
Corn 120 bu
1 150
13.16
44.53
1 89.06
133.59
Hay 6 tou RY.E.
1 300
26.32
22.26
44.53
66.79
Soybean 40 bu
1 160
14.04
41.75
93.49
125.24
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The Available Waste Storage Capacity table provides an estimate of the number of days of storage
capacity available at the end of each month of the plan. Available storage capacity is calculated as the
design storage capacity in days minus the number of days of net storage volume accumulated. The start
date is a value entered by the user and is defined as the date prior to applying nutrients to the first crop in
the plan at which storage volume in the lagoon or holding pond is equal to zero.
Available storage capacity should be greater than or equal to zero and less than or equal to the design
storage capacity of the facility. If the available storage capacity is greater than the design storage capacity,
this indicates that the plan calls for the application of nutrients that have not yet accumulated. If available
storage capacity is negative, the estimated volume of accumulated waste exceeds the design storage volume
of the structure. Either of these situations indicates that the planned application interval in the waste
utilization plan is inconsistent with the structure's temporary storage capacity.
Available Waste Storage Capacity
Source Name
Swine Feeder -Finish Lagoon Liquid
Designrage Capacity (Days)
Start Date
9/1
180
Plan Year
Month
Available Storage Capacity (Days)
1
1
106
1
2
88
1
3
95
1
4
96
1
5
96
1
6
97
1
7
124
1
8
151
1
9
180
1
10
171
1
11
162
1
12
145
* Available Storage Capacity is calculated as of the end of each month.
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Reauired Specifications For Animal Waste Manasement
1. Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by runoff, drift,
manmade conveyances, direct application, or direct discharge during
operation or land application. Any discharge of waste that reaches surface
water is prohibited.
2. There must be documentation in the design folder that the producer either
owns or has an agreement for use of adequate land on which to properly
apply the waste. If the producer does not own adequate land to properly
dispose of the waste, he/she shall provide evidence of an agreement with a
landowner, who is within a reasonable proximity, allowing him/her the use
of the land for waste application. It is the responsibility of the owner of the
waste production facility to secure an update of the Nutrient Management
Plan when there is a change in the operation, increase in the number of
animals, method of application, receiving crop type, or available land.
3. Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the nitrogen needs
for realistic crop yields based upon soil type, available moisture, historical
data, climatic conditions, and level of management, unless there are
regulations that restrict the rate of applications for other nutrients.
4. Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons per acre per
year. Waste may be applied to land eroding at more than 5 tons per acre per
year but less than 10 tons per acre per year provided grass filter strips are
installed where runoff leaves the field (see USDA, NRCS Field Office
Technical Guide Standard 393 - Filter Strips).
5. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or by disldng after waste
application. Waste should not be applied when there is danger of drift from
the land application field.
6. When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flooding, waste will
be soil incorporated on conventionally tilled cropland. When waste is
applied to conservation tilled crops or grassland, the waste may be
broadcast provided the application does not occur during a season prone to
flooding (see "Weather and Climate in North Carolina" for guidance).
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7. Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil infiltration rate
such that runoff does not occur offsite or to surface waters and in a method
which does not cause drift from the site during application. No ponding
should occur in order to control odor and flies.
8. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events,
or when the soil surface is frozen.
9. Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in such a manner
that the crop is not covered with waste to a depth that would inhibit growth.
The potential for salt damage from animal waste should also be considered.
10. Nutrients from waste shall not be applied in fall or winter for spring planted
crops on soils with a high potential for leaching. Waste/nutrient loading
rates on these soils should be held to a minimum and a suitable winter cover
crop planted to take up released nutrients. Waste shall not be applied more
than 30 days prior to planting of the crop or forages breaking dormancy.
11. Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shall comply with
the following. The outer perimeter of the land area onto which waste is
applied from a lagoon that is a component of swine farm shall be at least
50 feet from any residential property boundary and canal. Animal waste,
other than swine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1, 1995, shall
not be applied closer that 25 feet to perennial waters.
12. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to wells.
13. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other
than those owned by the landowner.
14. Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property and public
right-of-ways.
15. Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters, drainageways, or
wetlands by a discharge or by over -spraying. Animal waste may be applied
to prior converted cropland provided the fields have been approved as a
land application site by a "technical specialist". Animal waste shall not be
applied on grassed waterways that discharge directly into water courses,
and on other grassed waterways, waste shall be applied at agronomic rates
in a manner that causes no runoff or drift from the site.
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16. Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities, showers, toilets,
sinks, etc., shall not be discharged into the animal waste management
system.
17. A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be established on all
disturbed areas (lagoon embankments, berms, pipe runs, etc.). Areas shall
be fenced, as necessary, to protect the vegetation. Vegetation such as trees,
shrubs, and other woody species, etc., are limited to areas where considered
appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed and accessible. Berms
and structures should be inspected regularly for evidence of erosion,
leakage, or discharge.
18. If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or terminated, the
owner is responsible for obtaining and implementing a "closure plan" which
will eliminate the possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution, and erosion.
19. Waste handling structures, piping, pumps, reels, etc., should be inspected on
a regular basis to prevent breakdowns, leaks, and spills. A regular
maintenance checklist should be kept on site.
20. Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetables and other
crops for direct human consumption. However, if animal waste is used on
crops for direct human consumption, it should only be applied pre -plant
with no further applications of animal waste during the crop season.
21. Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and bottom
elevations of the temporary storage (pumping volume) of all waste
treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be managed to maintain the liquid level
between the markers. A marker will be required to mark the maximum
storage volume for waste storage ponds.
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22. Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil shall be tested at
least annually at crop sites where waste products are applied. Nitrogen
shall be the rate -determining nutrient, unless other restrictions require
waste to be applied based on other nutrients, resulting in a lower application
rate than a nitrogen based rate. Zinc and copper levels in the soils shall be
monitored and alternative crop sites shall be used when these metals
approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted and maintained for
optimum crop production. Soil and waste analysis records shall be kept for
a minimum of five years. Poultry dry waste application records shall be
maintained for a minimum of three years.
Waste application records for all other waste shall be maintained for five (5)
years.
23. Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina
regulations.
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If your Waste Utilization Plan has been developed based on site specific information, careful evaluation
of future samples is necessary. Should your records show that the current Waste Utilization Plan is
inaccurate you will need to have a new Waste Utilization Plan developed.
The issuance of this COC does not excuse the Pernittee from the obligation to comply with all applicable
laws, rules, standards, and ordinances (local, state, and federal), nor does issuance of a COC to operate
under this permit convey any property rights in either real or personal property.
Upon abandonment or depopulation for a period of four years or more, the Permittee must submit
documentation to the Division demonstrating that all current NRCS standards are met prior to restocking
of the facility.
Per 15A NCAC 2H .0225(c) a compliance boundary is provided for the facility and no new water supply
wells shall be constructed within the compliance boundary. Per NRCS standards a 100 foot separation
shall be maintained between water supply wells and any lagoon or any wetted area of a spray field.
Please be advised that any violation of the terns and conditions specified in this COC, the General Permit
or the CAWMP may result in the revocation of this COC, or penalties in accordance with NCGS 143-
215.6A through 143-215.6C, the Clean Water Act and 40 CFR 122.41 including civil penalties, criminal
penalties, and injunctive relief.
If you wish to continue the activity permitted under the General Permit after the expiration date of the
General Permit, an application for renewal must be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration.
This COC is not automatically transferable. A name/ownership change application must be submitted to
the Division prior to a name change or change in ownership.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the right to
apply for an individual NPDES Permit by contacting the staff member listed below for information on
this process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and binding.
This facility is located in a county covered by our Washington Regional Office. The Regional Office
Water Quality Staff may be reached at [phone]. If you need additional information concerning
this COC or the General Permit, please contact Michelle Barnett at [phone] ext. 544.
Sincerely,
(J
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
Enclosures (General Permit NCA200000, Record Keeping and Reporting Package)
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all ce's)
Hertford County Health Department
Washington Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Hertford County Soil and Water Conservation District
Permit File NCA246003
Permit File AWS460003
NDPU Files

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Deparhment of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P. E., Director
Division of Water Quality
April 9, 2003
Don S. & J. Troy Merritt
DBA Merritt Farms
2726 NC 45 South
Colerain NC 27924
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. NCA246003
DBA Merritt Farms
Swine Waste Collection, Treatment,
Storage and Application System
Hertford County
Dear Don S. & J. Troy Merritt:
On March 14, 2003, the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (Division) issued an NPDES General
Permit for swine facilities. The General Permit was issued to enable swine facilities in North Carolina to
obtain coverage under a single permit that addresses both State and Federal requirements.
In accordance with your application received on January 22, 2003, we are hereby forwarding to you this
Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to Don S. & J. Troy Merritt, authorizing the operation of the subject
animal waste collection, treatment, storage and land application system in accordance with NPDES
General Permit NCA200000. The issuance of this COC supercedes and terminates your COC Number
AWS460003 to operate under State Non -Discharge Permit AWG100000.
This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not limited to, the management
of animal waste from the DBA Merritt Farms, located in Hertford County, with an animal capacity of no
greater than an annual average of 3552 Feeder to Finish swine and the application to land as specified in
the facility's Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP). If this is a Farrow to Wean or
Farrow to Feeder operation, there may also be one boar for each 15 sows. Where boars are unneccessary,
they may be replaced by an equivalent number of sows. Any of the sows may be replaced by gilts at a
rate of 4 gilts for every 3 sows
The COC shall be effective from the date of issuance until July 1, 2007. Pursuant to this COC, you are
authorized and required to operate the system in conformity with the conditions and limitations as
specified in the General Permit, the facility's CAWMP, and this COC. An adequate system for collecting
and maintaining the required monitoring data and operational information must be established for this
facility. Any increase in waste production greater than the certified design capacity or increase in number
of animals authorized by this COC (as provided above) will require a modification to the CAWMP and
this COC and must be completed prior to actual increase in either wastewater flow or number of animals.
Please carefully read this COC and the enclosed General Permit. Since this is a new joint State and
Federal general permit it contains many new requirements in addition to most of the conditions contained
in the current State general permit. Enclosed for your convenience is a package containing the new and
revised forms used for record keeping and reporting. Please pay careful attention to the record keeping
and monitoring conditions in this permit The Devices to Automatically Stop Irrigation Events Form
must be returned to the Division of Water Ouality no later than 120 days following receipt of the
Certificate of Coverage. The Animal Facility Annual Certification Form must be completed and returned
to the Division of Water Ouality by no later than March 1st of each year.
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Producer: Merritt Brothers - Donald S. Merritt 8c J. Troy Xerritt ? e-y-'- fi
Location: Approximately 1 mile North of Bertie County line on st side of SR ]
Telephone: [phone] [phone]
Type Operation: Swine Feeder to Finish
Number of Animal Units: 3552
The below plan has been developed to correct or update the Waste Utilization Plan from the August
3, 1993 plan developed by Rudy Grammer. Rates of N use for crops have been revised since 1�93
and this plan takes into account the wetted area rather than the total FSA field acreage. The below
plan corresponds to the attached map drawn and computed by Giliam & Mason Irrigation. -
Field 1 & la Controlled Grazing Hybrid Bermuda
1 12.5 acres
la 2.7 acres / l
15.2 acres X 4.8 ton lay/ac = 72.9 tons X 50 lbs N/ton = 3648 N used
Field 9a Hayland Hybrid Bermuda
9a 4.6 acres X &2 tons ay/ac = 23.9 tons X 50 lbs N/ton = 1196 lbs N used
Fields 2,'6, 8 Fescue Control Grazed
2 7.2 acres
6 5.1 acres
8 8.5 acres
20.8 acres V3.2 tons) Hay/ac = 66.56 X 50 lbs N/ton = 3328 lv used
Nitrogen used by crops 8172
Nitrogen produced by hogs 8170
2 lb. deficit
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Additional reduction of N can be obtained by overseeding with rye drain in Hybrid Bermuda over winter:
field 19.8 acres X 50 lbs/ac = 990 lbs 4
990 lbs. of additional N can be used if needed (plan does not require rye overseed in winter).
Current waste analysis indicates that an even larger deficit will occur by applying just the annual temporary
storage.
Operator is advised to compute nitrogen balance for pasture carefully, additional commercial fertilizer may
need to be supplemented at times. Be sure to register pounds of commercial fertilizer on the N balance sheer.

IRRIGATION SYSTEM DESIGN PARAMETERS
LandowuerfOperatorName: Merritt Brothers County: NP ford
Address: c/o Donald S. Me rittr Jr.
Rt. 1 Box 133A Harrellsville,s 27942-9719 Dale: 10/31 /96 y
Telephone: [phone]
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'Total Geld acreage minus required buffer areas. tnday's race.
'Refer to N. C. Irrigation Guide, Field Office Technical Guide, Section II G. Annual application must not exceed the agronomic rates for the soil and crop used.
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
September 25, 1998
Don S. & J. Troy Merritt
Merritt Farms
Rt I Box 132 d D
Harrellsville NC 27942 �
SEP 3 0 1998 ct:
WASHINGTON REGIONAL OFFICE
DWO
Dear Don S. Merritt & Troy Merritt:
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Certificate of Coverage No. AWS460003
Merritt Farms
Swine Waste Collection, Treatment,
Storage and Application System
Hertford County
In accordance with your application received on June 30, 1998, we are forwarding this Certificate of
Coverage (COC) issued to Don S. & J. Troy Merritt, authorizing the operation of the subject anal
waste collection, treatment, storage and land application system in accordance with General Permit
AWG100000. This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not limited to,
the management of animal waste from the Merritt Farms, located in Hertford County, with an animal
capacity of no greater than 3552 Feeder to Finish and the application to land as specified in the Certified
Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP).
The COC shall be effective from the date of issuance until April 30, 2003. Pursuant to this COC, you
are authorized and required to operate the system in conformity with the conditions and limitations as
specified in the General Permit, the facility's CAWMP, and this COC, with no discharge of wastes to
surface waters. An adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required monitoring data and
operational information must be established for this farm. Any increase in waste production greater than
the certified design capacity or increase in number of stocked animals above the number authorized by
this COC will require a modification to the CAWMP and this COC and shall be completed prior to
actual increase in either wastewater flow or number of animals.
Please be advised that any violation of the terms and conditions specified in this COC, the General Permit
or the CAWMP may result in the revocation of this COC, or penalties in accordance with NCGS 143-
215.6A through 143-215.6C including civil penalties, criminal penalties, and injunctive relief.
Upon notification by the Division of this CDC's expiration, you shall apply for its renewal. This request
shall be made within 30 days of notification by the Division.
This COC is not automatically transferable. A name/ownership change application must be submitted to
the D WQ prior to a name change or change in ownership.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Certificate of Coverage AWS460003
Merritt Farms
Page 2
If any parts, requirements, or Iimitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the right to
apply for an individual non -discharge permit by contacting the engineer listed below for information on
this process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and binding.
The subject farm is located in the Washington Regional Office. The Regional Office Water Quality Staff
may be reached at [phone]. If you need additional information concerning this COC or the
General Permit, please contact Sue Homewood at [phone] ext. 502.
Sincerel
L �
,� A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's)
Hertford County Health Department
Washington Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Hertford County Soil and Water Conservation District
Permit File

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Non -Discharge Permit Application Form
(THIS FORM HAY BE PHOTOCOPIED FOR USE AS AN ORIGINAL)
General Permit - Existing Liquid Animal Waste Operations
The following questions have been completed utilizing information on file with the Division. Please
review the information for completeness and make any corrections which are appropriate. If a
question has not been completed by the Division, please complete as best as possible. Do not leave
any question unanswered.
1. GENERAL INFORMATION:
1.1 Facility Name: Merritt Farms
1.2 Print Land Owner's name: Don S. & J. Troy Merritt
1.3 Mailing address: Rt 1 Box 4OW-/3 _2
City, State: Harrellsville NC Zip: 27942
Telephone Number (include area code): 910-3564198
1.4 County where facility is located: Hertford
1.5 Facility Location (Directions from nearest major highway. Please include SR numbers for state roads. Please include a
copy of a county road map with the location of the farm identified): SR 1002 approx. 3.5 miles south of Harrensville NC.
1.6 Print Farm Manager's name (if different from Land Owner): I-//,=i
1.7 Lessee's / Integrator's name (if applicable; please circle which type is listed): Carroll's Foods Of Va Inc
1.8 Date Facility Originally Began Operation: 01/01/93
L9 Date(s) of Facility Expansion(s) (if applicable): f i,
2. OPERATION INFORMATION:
2.1 Facility No.: 46_ (county number);
3 (facility number).
2.2 Operation Desciiption: Swine operation
Feuer to Finish
3552- Certified Design Capacity
Is the above information correct? Myes;
no. If no, correct below using the design capacity of the facility
m The "No. of Animals" should be the maximum nuear for which the waste management structures were designed.
Type of Swine No. of Animals
Type of Poultry No. of Animals Type of Cattle No. of Animals
Wean to Feeder
Layer Dairy
Feeder to Finish
Non -Layer Beef
Farrow to Wean (# sow)
Turkey
Farrow to Feeder (# sow)
Farrow to Finish (# sow)
Other Type of Livestock on the farm:
— ' _c ,q No. of Animals:
JU111
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Page 1 of 4 46 - 3

2.3 Acreage cleared and available for application (excluding all required buffers and areas not covered by the application
system): 49 ; Required Acreage (as listed in the AWMP): 33
2.4 Number of`lagoo`_ns/ storage ponds (circle which is applicable): /
2.5 Are subsurface drains present within 100' of any of the application fields? YES or NO )(please circle one)
2.6 Are subsurface drains present in the vicinity or under the lagoon(s)? YES or -)(please circle one)
2.7 Does this facility meet all applicable siting requirements? (Swine Farm Siting Act, NRCS Standards, etc.) (Swine Only)
Nor NO (please circle one
What was the date that this facility's swine houses and lagoon were sited?
What was the date that this facility's land application areas were sited?
REQUIRED ITEMS CHECKLIST
Please indicate that you have included the following required items by signing your initials in the space pruvided next to each
item.
Applicants Initials
3.1 One completed and signed original and one copy of the application for General Permit - Animal
Waste Operations;
- 32 Two copies of a general location map indicating the location of the animal waste facilities and _ ^
field locations where animal waste is land applied;
3.3 Two copies of the entire Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP). If the facility
does not have a CA WMP, it must be completed prior to submittal of a general permit
application for animal waste operations.
The CAWMP must include the following components:
-3.3.1 The Waste Utilization Plan (WUP) must include the amount of Plant Available
Nitrogen (PAN) produced and utilized by the facility.
3.32 The method by which waste is applied to the disposal fields (e.g. irn$aup,
injection, etc.)
-3.3.3 A map of every field used for land application.
3.3.4 The soil series present on every land application field-
/3.3.5 The crops grown on every land application field.
/3.3.6 The Realistic Yield Expectation (RYE) for every crop shown in the WUP.
,8.3.7 The PAN applied to every land application field.
j3.3.8 The waste application windows for every crop utilized in the WUP.
'v3.3.9 The required NRCS Standard specifications.
,3.3.10 A site schematic.
,3.3.11 Emergency Action Plan.
3-3.12 Insect Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted.
3.3.13 Odor Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted.
3.3.14 Mortality Control Checklist with the selected method noted.
✓3.3.15 Lagoon/storage pond capacity documentation (design, calculations, etc.). Please be
sure to include any site evaluations, wetland determinations, or hazard classifications
that may be applicable to your facility.
-3.3.16 Operation and Maintenance Plan.
If your CAWMP includes any components not shown on this list, please include the
additional components with your submittal.
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Facility Number: 46 - 3
Facility Name: Merritt Farms
4. APPLICANT'S CERTIFICATION:
I, fl Q 5, J , (Land Owner's name listed in question 1.2), attest that
this application for
has been reviewed by m
application are not comp
package will be returned
Signature
IN \y.r r i t�' � a, r^ S (Facility name listed in question 1.1)
e and is accurate and complete to the best of my know ledge_ I understand that if all required parts of this
leted and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application
to me as incomplete.
S, 4 Date 7 g
5. MANAGER'S CERTIFICATION: (complete only if different from the Land Owner)
I,
(Manager's name listed in question 1.6), attest that this
application for __(Facility name listed in question 1.1)
has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this
application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application
package will be returned as incomplete.
Signature
Date
THE COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING INFORMATION AND MATERIALS,
SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
WATER QUALITY SECTION
NON -DISCHARGE PERMITTING UNIT
POST OFFICE BOX 29535
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27626-0535
TELEPHONE NUMBER: [phone]
FAX NUMBER: [phone]
FORM: AWO-G-E 5/28/98
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Required Specifications
1. Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by runoff, drift, manmade
conveyances, direct application, or direct discharge during operation or land application.
Any discharge of waste which reaches surface water is prohibited. Illegal discharges are
subject to the assessment of civil penalties of $10,000 per day by the Division of Water
Quality for every day the discharge continues.
the operation increase in the number of animals, method of utilization, or available
land .
3. Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the Nitrogen needs for realistic
crop yields based on soil type, available moisture, historical data, climate conditions, and
level of management, unless there are regulations that restrict the rate of application for
other nutrients. Actual yields may be used in lieu of realistic yield tables at the discretion
of the planner.
4. Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons per acre per year. Animal
waste may be applied to land that has a Resource Management System (RMS) or an
Alternative Conservation System (ACS). If a RMS or ACS is used the soil loss shall be
no greater than 10 tons per acre per year and appropriate filter strips will be used where
runoff leaves the field. These filter strips will be in addition to "Buffers" required by
DWQ_ (See FOTG Standard 393 - Filter Strips and Standard 392 - Riparian Forest
5. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after waste application. Waste
should not be applied when the wind is blowing or any other condition exists which may
cause a danger of drift from the irrigation field.
6. When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flooding, it will be soil
incorporated on conventionally tilled cropland. When applied to conservation tilled crops
or grassland, the waste may be broadcast provided the application does not occur during a
season prone to flooding. ,(See "Weather and Climate in North Carolina" in the
Technical Reference - Environment fle Lor guidance.)
7. Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil infiltration rate such that
runoff does not occur offsite or to surface waters and in a method which does not cause
drift from the site during application. No ponding should occur in order to control
conditions conducive to odor or flies and provide uniformity of application.
8. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or when the
surface is frozen.
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9. Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in such a manner that the crop is
not damaged by burning or smothering of the plant. This is an important consideration
where swine, poultry or other ammonia rich waste is being surface applied. Surface
broadcast solids or slurries may damage crops if leaf surfaces are matted. Generally
waste should be applied such that no more than 20 to 25 percent of the leaf area is
covered. This should not normally be a concern where diluted, low nutrient waste is
irrigated or surface broadcast from a liquids holding structure. - Where crops are severely
damaged due to waste application, the plants cannot assimilate the nutrients and
discharge of pollutants to surface waters is likely to occur. The potential for salt damage
from animal waste should also be considered: '
10. Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter fbrsprin-g planted crops on soils with
a high potential for leaching. Waste -nutrient loading rates on these soils should be held to
a minimum and a suitable winter cover crop planted to take up released nutrients. On
soils with a high potential for leaching; multiple application at lower'rates should be used.
To maximize the value of nutrients for crop production & reduce'the potential for
pollution, the waste shall not be applied more than 30 days prior to planting of the crop
on bare soil, or forages breaking dormancy. Injecting the waste or disking will conserve
nutrients. - -
11. Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shall comply with the following:
The outer perimeter of the land area onto which waste is applied from a lagoon that is a
component of a swine farm shall be at least 50 feet from any residential property
boundary and from any perennial stream or river (other than an irrigation ditch or canal).
Animal waste (other than swine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1, 1995,)
shall not be applied closer than 25 feet to surface water. (See Standard 393 - Filter
Strips and Standard 392 - Riparian Forest Buffer)
12. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to wells.
13. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other than those
owned by the landowner.
14. Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property and public right-of-ways.
15. Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters, drainageways or wetlands by a
discharge or by over -spraying. Animal waste may be applied to prior converted wetlands
provided they have been approved as a land application site by a "technical specialist".
Animal waste shall not be applied on grassed waterways which discharge directly into
water courses. If animal waste is to be applied on other grassed waterways, waste shall
be applied at agronomic rates and in a manner that causes no runoff or drift from the site.
16. Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities, showers, toilets, sinks, etc.,
shall not be discharged into the animal waste management system.
17. A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be established on all disturbed areas
(lagoon/holding pond embankments, berms, pipe runs, etc.). If needed, special vegetation
shall be provided for these areas and shall be fenced, as necessary, to protect the
vegetation. Vegetation such as trees, shrubs, and other woody species, etc. are limited to
areas where considered appropriate. Lagoon/holding pond areas should be kept mowed
and accessible. Lagoon/holding pond berms and structures should be inspected regularly
for evidence of erosion, leakage, or discharge.

18. If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or terminated, the owner is
responsible for obtaining and implementing an "approved closure plan" which will
eliminate the possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution and erosion.
19. Waste handling structures, piping, pumps, reels, etc., should be inspected on a regular
basis to prevent breakdowns, leaks, and spills. A regular maintenance checklist should be
kept on site.
20. Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetables and other crops for direct
human consumption. However, if animal waste is used on crops for direct human
consumption it should only be applied preplant with no further applications of animal
waste during the crop season.
21. Highly visible permanent markers shall be installed to mark the top and bottom elevations
of the temporary storage (pumping volume) of all waste treatment lagoons. Pumping
shall be managed to maintain the liquid level between the markers. A marker will be
required to mark the maximum storage volume for waste storage ponds.
22. Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil shall be tested at least annually
at crop sites where waste products are applied. Nitrogen shall be the rate -determining
element. Zinc and copper levels in the soils shall be monitored and alternative crop sites
shall be used when these metals approach excessive levels. Soil pH shall be adjusted for
optimum crop production and maintained. Soil and waste analysis records shall be kept
for five (5) years. Poultry dry waste application records shall be maintained for three (3)
years. Waste application records for all other waste shall be maintained for five (5) years.
23. Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets NC regulations. North Carolina
General Statute 106403 requires that dead animals be disposed of within 24 hours in a
manner approved by the state veterinarian.
Producer:-
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Soil Conservation Service
NC-ENO-34
September 1980
File Code: 210
HAZARD CLASSIFICATION DATA SHEET FOR DAMS ��r1
Landowner „; ^_ County '17le, G • a�
Community or Group No. Sa. Conservation Plan No.
Estimated Depth of Water to Top of DaRA n q Ft. length of Flood Pool Slap Ft.
Date of Field Hazard Investigation3
Evaluation by reach of flood plain downstream to the point of estimated minor effect
from sudden dam failure.
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Elev.
St. evation
Kind of
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of Breach
Reach: Length:
Width: Slope: Land Use
Improvements
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Dam Classification
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Date
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Concurred By Date
name (title) JUN,
NOTE: 1.- instructions on reverse side.
2. Attach additional sheets as needed.
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SOIL EVALUATION
The following is a soils evaluation conducted by a represen-
tative of the USDA Conservation service.
The purpose of the soil evaluation is to determine soil
suitability for animal waste lagoons. The location of the exca-
vations are recorded, and later transferred to a topographical
map of the proposed farm and lagoon site. Excavations are made
with a backhoe and all measurements taken at the excavations are
made from existing ground level. These measurements taken by the
SCS representative are integrated with elevations on the topo-
graphical map at the appropriate point. Once the lagoons and
pits are located, we are able to obtain the accurate elevations
for soil horizons, soil compositions and seasonal water tables.
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Operator:BOB MERRITT & SONS County: HERTFORD
Distance to nearest residence (other than owner):
1. STEADY STATE LIVE WEIGHT
0 sows (farrow to finish) x 1417 lbs.
0 sows (farrow to feeder) x 522 lbs.
3552 head (finishing only) x 135 lbs.
Date
08/26/93
900.0 feet
= 0 lbs
0 lbs
479520 lbs
0 sows (farrow to wean) x 433 lbs. = 0 lbs
0 head (wean to feeder) x 30 lbs. = 0 lbs
TOTAL STEADY STATE LIVE WEIGHT (SSLW) = 479520 lbs
2. MINIMUM REQUIRED TREATMENT VOLUME OF LAGOON
Volume = 479520 lbs. SSLW x Treatment Volume(CF)/lb. SSLW
Treatment Volume(CF)/lb. SSLW= 1 CF/lb. SSLW
Volume = 479520 cubic feet
3. STORAGE VOLUME FOR SLUDGE ACCUMULATION
Volume = 0.0 cubic feet: Owner requests no sludge storage.
Sludge will be removed as needed.
4. TOTAL DESIGN VOLUME for PRIMARY LAGOON
Inside top length 500.0 feet Inside top width 225.0 feet
Top of dike at elevation 103.0 feet
Freeboard 1.0 feet ; Side slopes 2.0 : 1 (Inside lagoon)
Total design lagoon liquid level at elevation 102.0 feet
Bottom of lagoon elevation 91.5 feet
Seasonal high water table elevation 99.0 feet
Total design volume using prismoidal formula
SS/END1 SS/END2 SS/SIDEI SS/SIDE2 LENGTH WIDTH DEPTH
2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 496.0 221.0 10.5
AREA OF TOP
LENGTH * WIDTH =
496.0 221.0 109616.0 (AREA OF TOP)
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AREA OF BOTTOM
LENGTH * WIDTH =
454.0 179.0 81266.0 (AREA OF BOTTOM)
AREA OF MIDSECTION
LENGTH * WIDTH * 4
475.0 200.0 380000.0 (AREA OF MIDSECTION_* 4)
CU. FT. _ [AREA TOP + (4*AREA MIDSECTION) + AREA BOTTOM] * DEPTH/6
109616.0 380000.0 81266.0 1.E
DESIGN VOLUME FOR PRIMARY LAGOON = 999044 CU. FT.
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4. TOTAL DESIGN VOLUME for SECONDARY LAGOON
Inside top length 0.0 feet ; Inside top width 0.0 feet
Top of dike at elevation 0.0 feet
Freeboard 0.0 feet ; Side slopes 0.O : 1 (Inside lagoon)
Total design lagoon liquid level at elevation 0.0 feet
Bottom of lagoon elevation 0.0 feet
Seasonal high water table elevation 99.0 feet
Total design volume using prismoidal formula
SS/END1 SS/END2 SS/SIDE1 SS/SIDE2 LENGTH WIDTH DEPTH
0.0 0.0 0.0 2.5 0.0 0.0 0.0
AREA OF TOP
LENGTH * WIDTH =
0.0 0.0
AREA OF BOTTOM
LENGTH * WIDTH =
0.0 0.0
AREA OF MIDSECTION
LENGTH * WIDTH * 4
0.0 (AREA OF TOP)
0.0 (AREA OF BOTTOM)
0.0 0.0 0.0 (AREA OF MIDSECTION * 4)
CU. FT. _ [AREA TOP + (4*AREA MIDSECTION) + AREA BOTTOM] * DEPTH/6
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
DESIGN VOLUME for SECONDARY LAGOON = 0 CU. FT.

5. TEMPORARY STORAGE REQUIRED
PRIMARY LAGOON SECONDARY LAGOON
DRAINAGE AREA: DRAINAGE AREA:
Lagoon (top of dike) Lagoon (top of dike)
Length * Width = square feet Length * Width = square feet
500.0 225.0 112500.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Drainage for dike between Primary & Secondary Lagoons
Length * Width = square feet Length * Width = square feet
0.0 5.0 0.0 0.0 5.0 0.0
TOTAL DA 112500.0 TOTAL DA 0.0
Design temporary storage period to be 180 days.
5A. Volume of waste produced
Approximate daily production of manure in CF/LB SSLW 0.00136
Volume = 479520 Lbs. SSLW * CF of Waste/Lb./Day * 180 days
Volume = 117102 cubic feet
5B. Volume of wash water
This is the amount of fresh water used for washing floors or volume
of fresh water used for a flush system. Flush systems that recirculate
the lagoon water are accounted for in 5A.
Volume = 0.0 gallons/day * 180 days storage/7.48 gallons
per CF
Volume = 0.0 cubic feet
5C. Volume of rainfall in excess of evaporation
Location of weather station used : EDENTON
Rainfall exceeds evaporation 6 months used: OCT-MAR
180 days excess rainfall = 12.2 inches
Volume = 12.2 in * DA / 12 inches per foot
Primary Lagoon Secondary Lagoon
Volume = 114375.0 cubic feet 0.0 cubic feet

5D. volume of 25 year - 24 hour storm
volume = 7.0 inches / 12 inches per foot * DA
PRIMARY LAGOON SECONDARY LAGOON
volume = 65625.0 cubic feet 0.0 cubic feet
TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE
Primary Secondary
5A waste produced. 117102 cubic feet
5B wash water. 0 cubic feet
5C rainfall. 114375 0 cubic feet
5D 25yr-24hr. 65625 0 cubic feet
TOTAL 297102 cubic feet
6. SUMMARY
Total required volume 776622 cubic feet
Total design volume avail. 999044 cubic feet
Min. req. treatment volume plus sludge accumulation 479520 cubic ft
Total design volume less 25yr-24hr storm is 933419 cubic feet
At elev. 99.0 feet primary and 0.0 feet secondary
Lagoon volume is 682958 cubic feet (end pumping).
At elev. 101.4 feet ; Volume is 933789 cubic feet (start pumping),
Seasonal high water table elevation 99.0 feet
7. DESIGNED BY. «fi7 Win="'— APPROVED BY
DATE: 7 DATE:

SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WASTE TREATMENT LAGOON
Owner: BOB MERRITT
Clearing: All trees and brush shall be removed from the impound-
ment area before construction is started. The foundation of the
lagoon shall be cleared of all trees, stumps, roots, brush, sod,
organic soil, and debris. All stumps and all roots exceeding 1
inch diameter shall be removed to a minimum depth of 1 foot.
Satisfactory disposition will be made of all debris. After
clearing is completed the foundation area shall be loosened
thoroughly and roughly leveled, with suitable equipment, before
placement of any embankment material.
Cutoff Trench: A cutoff trench shall be excavated to a minimum
depth of 12 inches on the embankment. The exact depth shall be
determined on site by SCS. The trench width will be a minimum of
6 feet, but will depend on the equipment being used. The cutoff
trench shall be backfilled with CL material. The trench shall
be filled in 9 inch layers and compacted with a sheepsfoot roller
with a minimum of 4 passes per unit width of fill lift. If
sheepsfoot roller is not used, the trench shall be backfilled in
4 inch layers and compaction shall be equivalent to or better
than the routing of the hauling and spreading equipment over the
fill in such a manner that every point on the surface of each
layer of fill will be traversed by not less than one tread track
of the loaded equipment traveling in a direction parallel to the
main axis of the fill. All standing water shall be removed from
the trench before backfilling is starting.
Excavation: Topsoil shall be stocked piled separately for later
use. The bottom of the lagoon shall be excavated as shown on the
plans. Where pervious material (SP, quartz veins, etc.) is
exposed during excavation, it shall be undercut and backfilled
with a compacted layer of highly plastic (CL, CH) material ap-
proximately twelve (12) inches in thickness. Scarify and compact
the bottom and, where practicable, the side slopes of the lagoon
to decrease the permeabilty of the soil in the lagoon.
Embankment Construction: The material placed in the embankment
shall be free of sod, roots, stones over six (6) inches in dia-
meter, and other objectionable materials. CL. MH. SM
materials shall be used in the embankment. Any pervious material
found shall be used on the outside slope. Construction of the
embankment shall be made in layers not to exceed 4 inches in
thickness. Compaction shall be equivalent to or better than the
routing of the hauling and spreading equipment over the fill in
such a manner that every point on the surface of each layer of
fill will be traversed by not less than one tread track of the
loaded equipment traveling in a direction parallel to the main "-
axis of the fill. If pans are not used, construction of the
JUN U 1996

embankment shall be made in layers not to exceed 9 inches in
thickness and compacted with a sheepsfoot roller with minimum of
4 passes per unit width of fill lift. At any time the embankment
surface becomes "slickened" such that the succeeding layer will
not bond to the previous layer, scarify the previous layer suffi-
ciently to assure bonding of the surfaces before continuing with
the fill operation. Construction of the fill shall be undertaken
only at such times that the moisture content of the fill material
will permit a reasonable degree of compaction. Construction of
the embankment shall allow an additional 5% for settlement.
Stock piled topsoil shall be spread over top of embankment and
outside of slopes for the establishment of vegetation.
Pollution Control During Construction: Stripping of embankment
and borrow areas shall be done as they are needed in normal
sequence of construction. Use temporary mulch protection on all
disturbed areas that are subject to erosion and will not have
substantial additional work performed for 30 days.
Vegetation: Vegetation shall be established on the slopes,
embankment top and all other disturbed areas, except the area
that will be inundated, as specified in the plans as soon as
possible after construction. Necessary steps shall be taken to
ensure that a good stand of vegetation is established in a
reasonable amount of time.
Permanent: A permanent stake (CCA salt treated 4"x 4" post or 1
inch diameter PVC pipe with tee) marked to indicate pumping level
elevations, shall be placed in the inside slope at one end of the
lagoon.
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LAGOON SEEDING RECOMMENDATIONS
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AREA TO BE SEEDED: 1.0 ACRES
USE THE SEED MIXTURE INDICATED: (SEE NOTE 1)
40 LBS. FESCUE GRASS @ 40 LBS./ACRE
(BEST SUITED ON CLAYEY OR WET SOIL CONDITIONS)
OPTIMUM SEEDING DATES: SEPTEMBER 15 TO NOVEMBER 3
15 LBS. KOREN OR SERECIA LESPEDEZIA @ 15 LBS./ACRE
0 LBS. OATS (NURSERY FOR FESCUE) @ 15 LBS./ACRE
Spring seeding
15 LBS. RYE (NURSERY FOR FESCUE) @ 15 LBS./ACRE
Fall seeding
70 LBS. TOTAL PER ACRE
APPLY THE FOLLOWING:
1000 LBS. OF 10-10-10 FERTILIZER (1000 LBS./ACRE)
2 TONS OF DOLOMITIC LIME (2 TONS/ACRE)
100 BALES OF SMALL GRAIN STRAW (100 BALES/ACRE)
ALL SURFACE DRAINS SHOULD BE INSTALLED PRIOR TO SEEDING. SHAPE
ALL DISTURBED AREA IMMEDIATELY AFTER EARTH MOVING IS COMPLETED.
APPLY LIME AND FERTILIZER THEN DISK TO PREPARE A 3 TO 4 INCH
SMOOTH SEEDBED. APPLY SEED AND FIRM SEEDBED WITH A CULTIPACKER
OR SIMILAR EQUIPMENT. APPLY MULCH AND SECURE WITH A MULCH
ANCHORING TOOL OR NETTING.
1. IF A STRONG GRASS COVER IS NOT ESTABLISHED, SOIL SAMPLES WI
BE TAKEN, FERTILIZER RECOMMENDATIONS FOLLOWED AND GRASS WIL
THEN BE REESTABLISHED.
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LAGOON CROSS SECTION

site Balance Report
Grid cell size: 5.52 by 5.50
Original drawing scale: 50.00 ft/in
Project: BOB MERRITT ---_ --
Drawing: SITEWORK
Number:
Location:
Bid Date:
Engineer:
Owner:
Estimator:
Prepared by: Carroll's Foods of Virginia using SITEWORK
Date: 08/26/93 Time: 09:19:32
Final surface: Proposed
Initial surface: Existing
There are no "Proposed" structures.
Fill shrink/swell percent: 20.00 Cut shrink/swell percent: 0.00
Balancing to 0.0 +/- 10.0 cubic yards
delta Cut Fill Cut - Fill
0.000 25331.74 25184.30 147.45
0.015 25273.13 25290.55 -17.42
0.013 25279.28 25279.24 0.03
Raise "Proposed" by 0.013 feet.

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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
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Owner's name --BOB MERRITT County:HERTFORD/*,/*eJ (.*'0
Mail Address -:STAR RT. BOX41 COLERAIN, NC 27942 *4
Type of production unit -:FEEDER FINISH
Type of waste facility ----- :Anaerobic Lagoon
Your animal waste management facility has been designed for a
given storage capacity. When the waste reaches the designed
level, it must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent
pollution of surface and/or ground water. The plant nutrients
in the animal waste should be used to reduce the amount of
commercial fertilizer required for the crops on the fields
where the waste is to be applied. This waste utilization plan
uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient. Waste should be
analyzed before each application cycle and annual soil tests
are encouraged so that all plant nutrients can be balanced for
realistic yields of the crop to be grown.
Several factors are important in implementing your waste
utilization plan in order to maximize the fertilizer value of
the waste and to ensure that it is applied in an
environmentally safe manner. Always apply waste based on the
needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient content of the
waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize.
Soil types are important as they have different infiltration
rates and leaching potential. Waste shall not be applied to
land eroding at greater than 5 tons per acre per year. Do not
apply waste on saturated soils or on land when the surface is
frozen. Either of these conditions may result in runoff to
surface waters. Wind conditions should also be considered to
avoid drift and downwind odor problems. To maximize the value
of nutrients for crop production and to reduce the potential
for pollution, the waste should be applied to a growing crop or
not more than 30 days prior to planting. Injecting the waste
or disking will conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems.
The acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on typical
nutrient content for this type of facility. Acreage
requirements may be more or less based on the waste analysis
report from your waste management facility.
The design of your waste management facility is based on the
following:
Amount of Waste Produced Per Year:
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3552 animals x 1.9 tons waste/animal/yr= 6749 tons
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Amount of Plant Available Nitrogen Produced Per Year:
3552 animals x 2.30 lbs. N/animal/year = 8170 lbs./yr 601.0
Available N
Applying the above amount of waste is a big job. You should
plan time and have appropriate equipment to apply the waste in
a timely manner. Your facility is designed for 180.00 days of
storage. Therefore, it will need to be pumped every 6.00
months.
Tract Field Soil Crop Yield Lbs. N Acres Lbs. N Month to
No. No. Type Code Per Ac. Used Apply
MERRITT lA CRAVEN -4ktG 6 Tons 300.00
1.00 CRAVEN .00 4 Tons 200.00
2.00 CRAVEN :00 4 Tons 200.00
6.00 CRAVEN :00 4 Tons 200.00
7.00 CRAVEN .00 4 Tons 200.00
8.00 CRAVEN 00 4 Tons 200.00
9.00 CRAVEN 00 4y Tons 200.00
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Total 49.0 12254
Available Nitrogen 8170
Surplus Or Deficit -4084
Crop codes:l=Grazed Sm. Grain; 2=Corn; 4=Range Gr
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Narrative of Operation:
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The objective of this plan is to best utilize the animal waste
as a nutrient source. Alternative crop plans may be developed,
with assistance of SCS, to optimize waste utilization. However,
no deviation of this plan will occur without prior approval of
Soil Conservation Service.
Once a waste analysis report is obtained, the Soil and Water
Conservation District Office may assist with the calculation
of the amount acre to apply and the irrigation application
rate. r
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Produce Date
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Biological and Agricul!uraI Eirgine_ring North Carolina State University
L7FSlCCK CASTS SA.'i IINC, ANAIWIS AND CALL MATION
OF LAND APP'_..ICAT:08 RATES
James C. BaKer" — -
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i. Scraped di_ec='_y from lot into spreader
a. From loaded spreader,. collect abauc 2 lbs of manure from
different locations using ncnmecallie collectors.
i`_, _rc= stc age
a. Collect abcuc 2 lbs of mznu_e from under the surface crust
avciiinS heddin; maca,_ais and using nommetallic collectors.
n ter; .f` L4n u_e Stu=—v
i. Under-slowed-flocr pit
a. _..=anal a 1/2' nonmetallic conduit open on both ends into
manure —to pit floor.
b. Sea_ upper end of conduit (e.g.. by placing a t.urb over end
or ccndu'_t) tapping manure that has entered lower end. remove
and _=pt, slurry into plastic bucket or nonreca'_l_c container.
c. Take subsacnles from 5 or =are locations or at least 1 quart.
d. h x.and add about 3/4 pint cc ncrmetal'_ic sample dor.taizer.
i„ Exterior Away basin or Lark
a. Xake sure manure has been well Wixed with a liquid manure
c! °Yrer-_tsto, pump o; prgpel er agizaza .
b. Take s:.h:zm _es from about 5 put iocazio- , from aS__sco_ pump
or fro..canu__ sprzader and place in a plastic bucker-
* '_o:esscr and =xt_ns_on Specialist, Mological and Ag____lt_ral _^5_neer:ng
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C. lagoon Liquid
L. Collect about 3/4 pint of recycled lagoon liquid from inflow pipe
to flush tanks in a nonmetallic sample container.
Si- Fro. lagoon
a. Place a wall bottle (1/2 pint or less) on end of 10-15' pole.
b. Excand battle 10-15' away from bark edge.
c. Brush away floating scam or debris.
d. SLb_erLe bottle within 1' of llquld surface.
e Empty into a plastic bucket, repeat abcuc 5 cues around
lagoon, mix, and add 3/4 pint cc nonmetallic sample container.
0. 3roiler or Turkey LLtte=
i. F.ouse litter
a. Vis�ally inspecz litter for areas of vat -ring quality, e.g
areas around feede:s and -at___r , and esz_ztz percent of•
floor surface in each area.
b. Take about 5 !-'tzar zubsar-olez ac locations proporzionace to
item a. E.S., if20t of litter of similar visual is
arcund feeders and waterers, cake 1 subsar_ple there and :he
oz:er - :dsa-::as from re=ainder of floor surface.
e. At each ._tar a n, collets litter from a 5' by b' a: --a de,n cc
earth floc: ar.d place in a plastic bucket.
d. After 5 subsa=ples have been added to the bucket, mix, and add
about-2-3 lbs lizzar to a nor_ecallie sar-oie container such as
a 1-gallon freezer bag and seal.
ii. From stockpile
a. Take ;u_sarp'ees fz=m abcu: 5 locations at least 1B- into ;;le.
b. Mix. add 3 Lbs a non=ecallic sample container and sea'_.

' e
II. 5.4�`L? p�aAl:ION A_`iD i?ANsc��
A. ?lace sar-le into an expandable can:ainer that can be sealed. Rinse
residues frc= container vita clean water but do nor- use disinfectants,
soaps. or treat in any ocher way.
B. Pack sa=ple in ice, re__igerace, freeze. or transfer to lab quickly.
C. Hand-del_'re_y is _osz rzliable way of sa=ple transfer.
D. If =ailed, protect sa-y_e container with packing material such as
newspaper, box or rac::age with wrapping paper, and tape.
E. Co =e_cial s =n le c_nt3_ne:s and wailers are also available. Contacts:
i . A& =ast__:. ,tg__--t_tsl Lab, Inc. iii. Polffoa= Packers Corp.
7621 tr.;zeorne Rcac 2320 S. Foster Avenue
RicH_ord. VA 2;; Vheeling, IL 60090
Ph: (SO4)743-9L0? Ph: (31Z)398-0110
ii. Fisher Scientific Co. iv. NASCO
3315 :i::zon Road 901 Janesville Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27604 Fort Atkinson. WI 53538
Ph: (919)c"7o-2_=: Ph: [phone]
P__'.aza a:`1yz_c_l ls:s are available, but sar-pie analyses are costly.
C. The NCDA provides zz_s se=rice for North Carolina residents.
i. Address: Norma Carolina Depar rent of Ag__c_Itsre
Ag-zncnic Division
Fl-nz/�;azze/Solution Advisory Sec_ien
B'_-e Ridge Road Ce-.zer
P.O. Box 27647
Raleig:-, NC 276i1
Ph. (9'_9)733-Z655
,y At_-. Dr. Ray Ca^_pbell
±__. tc`-:azi 34 .alc-z --;4_zh the sa=; e.
_i=- 'r c 6e the loft%;inn idenr-_--car-_on in=o^atio n with sa.pl
a. _ive_tacl; spe^i;s (da:_ j, swine, turkev, etc.)
b. LLvezt;ck asa,e (swine-nu_sezy. f_n_shing; turkey -breeders,
b,zeder�,cuse, Sre.-e_, number flocks g_o-:, on litter; eCc.)
c. .:asz_ tyFe (dui_ lot scraped manure, licuid slurry; swine -pit
sl�_rry. lagoon licuid, sludge; broiler -'House litter, stetk?1le
i•.. Routine analyses rerformed or. all sa ides: N, P, K. Ca, Yg. Na.
S, Fe. Mn. Zn, Cu. B
v. Additional anal-;ses per=o:ued upen request.: DM. Mo. Cd. Ni, Pb
3 of 3

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN
This lagoon is designed for waste treatment with minimum odor
control. The time required for the planned fluid level to be
reached may vary due to soil conditions,flushing operations, and
the amount of fresh water added. to the system.
Land application of waste water is recognized as an acceptable
method of disposal. Methods of application include solid set,
center pivot, guns, and traveling gun irrigation. Care should be
taken when applying waste to prevent runoff from the field or damage
to crops.
The following items are to be carried out:
1. The primary lagoon will be pre -charged to 1/2 its capacity to
prevent excessive odors during start-up. Pre -charging reduces the
concentration of the initial waste entering the lagoon thereby
reducing odors. Solids should be covered with effluent at all times.
2. The attached waste utilization plan shall be followed. This
plan recommends sampling and testing of waste (see Attachment B)
before land application.
3. Begin pump -out of the lagoon when fluid level reaches eleva-
tion 101.4 in the primary lagoon as marked by permanent
markers. Stop pump -out when the fluid level reaches elevation
99.0 in the primary lagoon.
4. The recommended maximum amount to apply per irrigation is
one (1) inch and the recommended maximum application rate is 0.3
inch per hour.
5. Keep vegetation on the embankment and areas adjacent to the
lagoon mowed annually. vegetation should be fertilized as needed
to maintain a vigorous stand.
6. Repair any eroded areas or areas damaged by rodents and
establish in vegetation.
7. All surface runoff is to be diverted from the lagoon to stable
outlets.
8. The Clean Water Act of 1977 prohibits the discharge of
pollutants into waters of the United States. The Department of
Environment, Health, and Natural Resources, Division of Environ-
mental Management, has the responsibility for enforcing this law.
Z ��

3, 3 11
EMERGENCY ACTION AN 3. 3
PHONE ti`UNIBERS
D W Q 946
E%IERGE- CY tiI--\- AGES;N-T SYSTEM 9 12 �"
SWCD 4f'V 9/ !?
This plan will be imple:renced in the event that wastes from your ove anon are leakinz.
overflowing, or running off site_ You should not wait until wastes reach surface waters or
leave vcur prone �y to consider that you have a problem. You should make e�: ery effort to
ensure that this does not happen. This plan should be posted in an accessible location for
ail employees at the facility. The following are some action items veu should take.
I. Stop the release of wastes. Deneadins on the situation, this may or may not be
possible. Suggested responses to sortie possible problems are listed below.
�. La¢oon overflow -possible solutions are:
a. Add soil to berm to increase elevation of darn.
b. Purno wastes to fields at an accent ble rate.
c. Stop all flows to the lagoon it znediaEely.
d. CalI a purnping contractor. -
e. �Ia.Le sure no surface water is entering lagoon.
n: ::ncff fror,i waste aculicrtion field -actions include:
a. Irrunediately stop waste application.
b. Create a ten, porary diversion to contain waste.
C. h-corrorate -waste to reduce runoff.
d. Evaluate and eliminate the reason(s) that caused the runoff.
e. Evaluate the application rates for the fields where runoff oc=urred.
C: Leakage from the waste pipes and sprinklers -action include:
a. Stop recyc?e purnp.
b. Stop imig"-'flan PUMD.
c. Close waives to elif IMate furt7e7 discharge.
d. Re_air all le_ti_ F_;cr to rester ng puracs.
D_ sysz_-ms. hcuses. solid separzior_-ac:ion :,.crude:

e. Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.
E: Leakaee from base or sidewall of lagoon. Often this is seepage as opposed to
flowing leaks- possible action:
a. Dist a small sump or ditch away from the embankment to catch all seepage.
put in a submersible pump, and pump back to lagoon.
b. If holes are caused by burrowins animals. trap or remove animals and fill
holes and compact with a clav nape soil.
C. Have a professional evaluate the condition of the side walls and la_soen
bottom as soon as possible.
2. Assess the extent of the spill and note any obvious damages.
a_ Did the waste reach any surface waters?
b. Approximarely how much was released and for what duration?
c. Anv damage noted. such as employee injury, fish kills, or property dama_e?
d. Did the spill leave the property?
e. Does the spill have the potential to reach surface waters?
E Could a future rain event cause the spill to reach surface waters?
g. Are potable water wells in danger (either on or off of the property)?
h. How much reached surface waters?
3: Contact appropriate agencies.
a. During normal business hours, call your DWQ (Division of Water Quality)
regional office: Phone - - . After hours, emergencv number: 919-733-3943_
Your phone call should include: your name, facility, telephone number, the details
of the incident from item 2 above, the exact location of the facility, the location or
direction of movement of the spill, weather and wind conditions. Tne corrective
measures that have been under taken, and the seriousness of the situation.
b. If spill leaves property or enters surface waters, call local EMS Phone nun.
Instruct EMS to contact local Health Department.
d. Contact CES. phone number - - local SWCD office phone number - -
and local \RCS office for adviceltechnical assistance phone number - -
If none of the above works call 911 or the Sheriff s Department and explain vour
problem to them and ask that person to contact the prober agencies for you_
_. Con:= the contractor of ecur choice to begin repair, of problem to minimize of site
damaste.
_ l
a. Contr_ctors \time:
b. Contr_c:ors a.dd:e_ - V. L" i
Ccr,tr..C:Cr; Prior%

Contact the technical specialist who cer-tified the lagoo DCSonsu3tina
Enaine-er. etc.)
b. Phone:
is Implement procedures as advised by DWQ and technical assistance agencies to
rectify the damage. repair the system, and reassess the waste management plan to
ke_p problems with release of wastes from happening again_

Swine Farm Waste Management Odor Control Cheddist
Still C. Cause IIMPs In Mblbuize odor. Sile Specific Pracliees
f uuulc ul — Swiuc proQocliou 11q Vegetative or wooded buffers; — —
n Recommended best management praclices;
n Good judgment and common sense
Animal body surfaces • Dlrly niallure-covered alllllnlls n Dry floors
Plow sw l Ices Wet III uuule-covered floors
Vwlolled floors;
alerers located over sinned floors;
n eecders al high end ofsolid floors;
n Scrape manure buildup from floors
n lindcrlloor venlilation for drying
Alannle cllliccliou pill . 111 iue; lVhequeul manure removal by flush, pit recharge,
• Pilllial microbial dcconlposilinn or sumpe;
n lhukrlloorvenhilalion
Vculilatiuu csluuul I;uls Vohlilc Buses; fro pan maintenance;
DtIsl n Efficient air movement
hldlnr sill filies
• Dim
L>7
W:ISlIlI111V11 bet\Veen gf1111pS III UIIIIIIId5; -
n
Pced addilives;
ler covers;
1f(
peed delivery downspout extenders In feeder
covers
—f6c,11 will.,
ABilauml of recycled lagoon
O
plash lank covers;
liquid while l:mks arc filling
n
extend fin lilies to near botinnl ol'uulks with
Ullli-siphollyellls
I'lllsll aI
.Agiluli 1111I1 ring \vasimaler
n
lilldern(nlr illlstl will, linticitioo, veniiiillillll
conveyance
- - -
_1'iI Iechall-C joins
Agilalinn ofiecycled lagoon
n
exlCIIII recharge lilies ill Ilear bonuul ofpils JUN > l) IYyd
liquid whin: pits are filling
will) unli-siphon vulus
Lill slalivas
• ABilaliou during sloop lank
n
Snnlp hunk covers
lilliug and drawdown
Outside drain collumiou
• Agilalioa during wasiewaler
n
Ilox covers
nr Illliditill bnxl'S
Conveyance
,
AMr1C - November 11, 1996, Page!

Suluuce
Cause
IIMPs la Mhlimis+: [ldllr
Pl- aclicVS
I m1 ul' 111,;mIllipes al
6
Agilallon during waslewaier
F(
[ixlend discharge point of I)ipcs undernealh
lal;nall
conveyance
lagoon liquid level
l.agolm suTl;lcl:s
•
Volalik gigs emissions;
A
Proper lagoon liquid capacity;
•
Biological mixing;
P
Correel lagoon starlup procedures;
•
Agllilll{)n
n
Minilnum surface area-la-vollime ralilY
n
Minimum agilalinn When pumping;
n
Mechanical aeration;
FI
Proven biological additives
Ilriplioll sprinl.ler
•
high pressure agilaiioo;
rd
Irrigiou on dry clays with Mile or no wind;
nuzcic5
0
Wind dri!'l
n
Minimum recommended operating pressure;
Ell
Pump intake near lagoon liquid surface;
n
pump from second -stage lagoon
Simage Imik or basin
Partial nlicrawiti decanll)osition;
p
Union, or midlevel loading;
slul'�tc�
Mixing while filling;
n
Tonk envcrs';
•
Aghalion when emplying
n
lbsin surface amis of solids;
Cl
Proven biological adchlives or oxidants
Sunlini; IwAl sal lithe
•
Pallial uli,;ruiliul decompusililln;
f-1
Isxlen{{ drainpipe atlilets uaderlleilth liquid
•
Mixing while filling;
level;
t+lunlure. Slurry or SIMIKe
Shleadcr (Mulch
Illlcuvul� llu�ulure,
dill ry or duly all Ikld
slit faro
Dead alllll ak
I)eui! �uaianul �IialuSal
l,lt5
• Agitation when emptying fl Remove settled solids regularly
• Agimlon when sllreadhig; 1=1 Soil ill.jeclion of slurrylslndges;
• Vnlillile gas Calissions n Wush residual manure front spreader after lose;
f7 PraVCll hiulol;ic.11 additives or oxidants
• Volatile guy culissions while n suit injection ofsturryisludl;es
drying fl Soil incorporation within 48 lirs.;
17I Spread in Thin uniform layers for rapid drying;;
M PTOMI 1110108iCal additives or oxidants
• Citrems llecomposidoll n Proper disposition ofearcasses
• Cilwass llecoulpostrloll 0 Complele covering of Carcasses III 1111rial pals;
f] Proper Wit tion/cons trtell oil ol'dlsposal pill
111611Clillul5 • IlwdimpluIL: cUr111111slinrl
171 Secondary slack burners
Ahll(� lvember 11, 1996. Page 4

Saurcc Camse IIMPs to Mildlnize Odor Site Specific Ilraelices
Standing \4aler aroundImproper drainage; ❑ Crade and landscape shell Bill Water drains
lacililiel . Microbial decomposition of away from facilities
organic matter
Manum Iracked onto • Poorly maiulained access roads ❑ Farm access road maimenance
public roads Iiom farm
access
Addilional Informaliun :
Available Rom :
S\—vine Mamire Mamlgemem ; 0200 Rule/OMP Packel
NCSI1, Comily Iisiensiinn Cemer
SWliie Noductioo Faint Polenllal Odor Sources and Iteniedies ; EIIAr Facr Sllcel
NCSU - IIAI:
Swint; Iroductino Facility Manure Managemem: Ph Itecilarge - Lagoon Trealmenl ; FBAF 129-98
NCSII - IIAI:
Swine Production Facility Mant re Management: Underfloor Minch - Lugoon Treamnent ; rnAF 129-89
NCSII - IIAIS
Lagoon Design and Managemem for Livestock Manure Trealmem and Storage ; RUE I03-93
NCSII - IIAIi
Calibration of Manure and WUstewafer Applicatini rrloipment ; runr: Fact Sheet
NCSII - IIAI:
Conlrollitig Odors front Swine Buildings ; I'll 1-33
NCSII - SWIIIC Extension
Euviroumemal Assurance Program ; NIIIIC Manual
NC Pink Producers Assoc
Options for Managing Odor; a relmirt from ilic Swine Odor Task Force
NCSI I Agri f mnumm11icalions
Nuisance Cooccros in Animal Manure Management: Odors and Flies; PI10107, 1995 Conference Proceedings
Florida Coopclauve Intension

IC • 14 -.
Insect Control Checklist for Animal Operations
Stanrrc chose -- IIMPS III coldrol Iliscels~ ~ Site tiperific l'racliccs
_ -- — Liquill Systems
I:lush lirlllcls Accumulation ofsolids n Flush systent is designed and operated
sufliciertlly In remove accumulated solids from
butlers as designed.
n Remove bridging of accunlulaied solids ill
discharge
I,aguons and I'ils • Clustul Solids ❑ M;liulails lagonns. selRling 1MSiHS and pill wbele
pcsl breeding is apparent to minimize Ibc
crusting of solids In a depth of oo more Own 6 -
R indies over more than 30% of surface.
i..\Ccssivc Wgctative + Ducttying vegelution F,,( M;tinlairl vcgclative control alolll; banks of
r it oxwh lugoolls lord outer impoundntcllls to prevent
accumulatiolt of decaying vegelalive matter
along %va(er's edge on impouadntcni's perimctcr.
Dry Syslems
I:ccAclr. - — -- Fcc,l Spillage Cl I )csign. operale and mainlaia feed syslenls (e.g..
btatkers and (roughs) to mirdmize Ilse
accullm align of decaying wastage.
n Clean up spillage on a routine basis (c.g., 7 - 10
Clay iolerval during stammer; 15-711 day iolctval
during winter),
I'cetl Slutage • Accumulations of feed residues n RMOCC 1110iSlllre IICCt1I11IIli1Ii11Il wilhill and
around immediate perimuler of feed slorage
urcas by insuring drainage away from silt
and/or providing adetlnulc containmeol (e:g,,
covered bin Ibr brewer's grain and similar high
moislio-c grain products).
JUN 11 1996 rl Inspect fur soul remove or break up aceunlrllated
solids in tiller strips around ices! slut ige as
needed.
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Auilnul Ilnldilrg Alcas ell Ilse
Aecnuudalions ofaninlal wasleS
allll feed IYASIluscos
age
111"Psyp C fill_ _
n 01111111410 IOW ,
as Illal IfAp IIIOISIIIfC A1011g
fences and pilfer locations WIICfB
accu 1VaSle
es and IIISIIIrbanCe by animals
rninimAl. Is
I'll.
171 Maintain fence rows and filler strips around
animal boldinG
_
F)'
areas IO I,ininlize
accunudl»iolls of tvasles (i.e., inspect
I P, Inoiuc I I;uulliii�
i�)'�Ic,I1Y Acc•Illlllllillions
tilt null
rclnI VC nr beak »p acclantllaled solids as
acelIell),
ilr animal Waste's
n ItL'111nVe Spillage
on a rotltinebasis (eg,7I
., -ll
day interval during snnnncr;
15.3f) day Intervala
during winlel9 where manure
s loaded filr land
pillicalinn or disposill i
f7 Provide for Adcgpaledrainage around manure
stockpiles.
fl Inspecl lin' and remove or break
-_--
up 11CCIIIIIIII Itell
wades In rifler stripy nrnund $l
-- ------ uulland1111G Areas Its ncedclkk
u1 Ile piles and I or Inure ialilnuatioll cnniacl ale Cnpperulivc lixlutsion Service,
IfalugL. Nl', _'7fi9.i•7G13. ----
nglrlr1111en1 or rnlnmplagY. Box 7617, Nnrlh ell
rplina SI.I. I Luversily,
A Al It ,illlce
�•mb�r I I, 199(, I'agc 2
t,.
V

Mortality Management' lethods
(check which methods) are being implemented)
?J Burial three feet beneath the surface of the ground within ?-1. hours after
knowledge of the death. The burial nust be at least 300 feet from any flowing
stream or public body of water.
Rende.:na at a rendering plant licensed under G:S. 106-165_7
❑ Complete incineration
In the case of dead poultry only. placing in a disposal pit of a size and design
approved by the Department of Agriculture
Anv method which in the professional opinion of the State Veterinarian would
mak: e possible the salvage of pan of a dead animal's value without endanger -ma
human or animal health. (Written approval of the State Vete.inarian must be
attached)
J U N f 1990

IRRIGATION SYSTEM DESIGN PARAMETERS
LandownerlOperalorName: Merritt Brothers
Address: c/o Donald S. Merritt, 'Jr.
Rt. 1 Box 133A a ell¢vill , NC 27942-9719
Telephone: [phone]
TABLE 1 - Field Specifications'
County: Hertford
Date: 10/31 /96
Field
Number"
Approximate
Maximum
Useable S.ii-
or Fieidp}-t
(acres)
e Soil Type
Slope
I%)
Crop(s)
Maximum
Application
Rate+
(m1hr)
Maximum
Application
per Irrigation
Cycle'
(inches)
Comments
]AQnTyEn
r
1
'
2
2.4
Craven
1%
Fescue
.35
1.901,
6
2.8 /
Q-mw
11/
Fescue
.35
I.TT
8
7.7 /
Cravat
1°
Fescue
.3
.9,7r
All field acres are listed
field totals ific usabl
or wFable .
was could be less as
irrigation
'Table to be completed in its entirety by Field Office personnel and forwarded to the irrigation system designer. Fw7y effort should be made to uet cry possible acre.
'See attached map provided by the Field Office for field location(s). 1993 application rates for Nitrogen are hi&'ler that
'Total field acreage minus required buffer areas. todays rate.
'Refer to N. C. Irrigation Guide, Field Office Technical Guide, Section II G. Annual application must not exceed the agronomic rates for the soil and crop used.
IT r Parameters USDAARC'
0 01995 pat North Car •

IRRIGATION SYSTEM DESIGNER
Name: Merritt Brothers
Company: Merritt Brothers
Address: c/o Donald S. Merritt, Jr. Rt. 1 Box 133A Harrellsville, NC 27942-9719
Phone: [phone] 356-2415
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
The following details of design and materials must accompany all irrigation designs:
1. A scale drawing of the proposed irrigation system which includes hydrant locations, travel lanes, pipeline routes, thrust block
.o locations and buffer areas where applicable,
2. Assumptions and computations for determining total dynamic head and horsepower requirements.
3. Computations used to determine all mainline and lateral pipe sizes.
4. Sources and/or calculations used for determining application rates.
5. Computations used to determine the size of thrust blocks and illustrations of all thrust block configurations required in the system.
6. Manufacturer's specifications for the irrigation pump, traveler and sprinkler(s).
7. Manufacturer's specifications for the irrigation pipe and/or USDA-NRCS standard for Irrigation Water Conveyance,
N.C. Field Office Technical Guide, Section IV, Practice Code 430-DD.
8, the information required by this form are the minimum requirements. It is the responsibility of the
designer to consider all relevant factors at a particular site and address them as appropriate.
9. Irrigation pipes should not be installed in lagoon or storage pond embankments without the approval
of the designer.
NOTE: A buffer strip feet wide or wider must be maintained between the hinits of the irrigation system and all perennial
streams and surface waters per DEIINR-DEM Corse Section 15A NCA.0 2B .0200 - Waste Not Discharged to Surface
Waters.
Ir• Paramelers
0 1996
pay
USDA-NRC'
North Cart

TABLE 2 - Traveling Irrigation Gun Settings
0 M RA
�7��ifii
�ftCi�
- . �
�i►��li�_��
�fwl�l�6ii����1®�1�
'See attached map provided by the Field Office for field location(s).
'Show separate entries for each hydrant location in each field.
'Use the following abbreviations for various arc patterns: F (full circle), TQ (three quarters), TT (two thirds), H (half circle), T (one third), Q (one quarter).
May also use degree of are In degrees.
Ir, Parameters USDA-NRC'
0 1995 Pag North Caro

TABLE 4 - Irrigation System Specifications
-Traveling
Irrigation Gun
Solid Set
Irrigation
Flow Rate of Sprinkler (gpm)
operating Pressure at Pump (psi)
Design Precipitation Rate (inlhr)
Hose Length (feet)
xxxxxX%X
Type of Speed Compensation
XXXXXXXX
Pmnp Type (PTO, Cngine, Electric)
Pump Poner Requirement (hp)
TABLE 5 - Thrust Block Specifications'
UeSlgner may proviae rnrust DIOCK aeialls on separate sneer.
THRUST BLOCK
LOCATION ARBA (sq. ft.)
40' )lend
heed End
Tee
S­.:_.. 1 V ri_.J . v-.t_ Ain r%rl
OF /iv 4), ff
li i Parameters So Q r( �/ . �0�IrJ l ��1� �fJ/ C �---�- USDA-NRC
G 4996 / pat lkg
North Can

wL wuuLy blid—O us
border with the state of Virginia.
The county government is located at
" Winton, undoubtedly named for Beln-
��^� jamin Wynn, as eighteenth century
records indicate the name as "Wynnton.
Located on the Chowan River, the
altitude is only 45 feet above sea level.
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Animal Waste Management Plan Certification —� . ;
(Please type or print all information that does not require a signature) T t ki 7 ED
Esisttn. ' p» ,leg• or " Expanded (please`circle one '
General Information:
!-AcltlilES ASSESSMENT UNIT
Name of Farm:.Um;j,tt t nthers _ Facility No: 1,[L_-3
Owner(s) Name: rh-pi !, _ *rHt_r: T- R. T. r t ,�-�r� Phone No: (919) 356-41953/(M) 3 1_5
Mailing Address: c to iXa eld ,,_ r-,-r; rfi, T,-. EL 1 Pnx 1 3�
Farm Location: Harrel lsri_11P Fourteen Digit Hydrologic Unit:_ 0301020306M30
Latitude and Longitude: �Cz 4L —3f / �° 15' County:_1-1�rtfcj-j
Please attach a copy of a county road map with location identified and describe below (Be specific: road
names, directions, milepost, PLC.): F,4TTn lrraTxl aummzj1 mil e ti't=h of Pa -t fnxytj lirn rn i?�ct
sie of _'R 1002 (see attmh2d rrap)
Operation Description:
Type of Swine No. of Animals
❑ Wean to Feeder
Feeder to Finish 3552
Farrow to Wears
• Farrow to Feeder
u Farrow to Finish
Type of Poultry
❑ Layer
❑ Pullets
No. of Animals Type of Cattle No. of Animals
191A ❑Dairy &A
:] Beef
Other Type of Livestock: N/A Number of Animals: N/A
Acreage Available for Application: 49,--. Required Acreage: min. as pgr pan 3 ac.
Number of Lagoons / Storage Ponds : 1 Total Capacity: 9c'q'0�4 Cubic Feet (ft3)
Are subsurface drains present on the farm: YES or NO (please circle ones record of any t1e
Owner / Manager Agreement
I (we) verify that all the above information is correct and will be updated upon changing. I (we) understand the operation and
maintenance procedures established in the approved animal waste management plan for the farm named above and wiA
implement these procedures. I (we) know that any expansion to the existing design capacity of the waste treatment and
storage system or construction of new facilities will require a new certification to be submitted to the Division of
Environmental Management before the new animals are stocked. I (we) understand that there must be no discharge of animal
waste from the storage or application system to surface waters of the state either directly through a man-made conveyance or
from a storm event less severe than the 25-year, 24-hour storm and there must not be run-off from the application of animal
waste. I (we) understand that run-off of pollutants from lounging and heavy use areas must be minimized using technical
standards developed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. The approved plan will be filed at the farm and at the
office of the local Soil and Water Conservation District. I (we) know that any modiFicadon must be approved by a technical
specialist and'submitted to the Soil and Water Conservation District prior to implementation. A change in land ownership
requires written notification to DEM or a new certification (if the approved plan is changed) within 60 days of a title transfer.
Name of Land Owner:
Signature: '
Date:_ �2 19
Name of Manager(if different torn owner): sa,m as above
Signature: 2 o-'V-� Date:
8//S/`?7
AWC -- April 24, 1996 1

Technical Specialist Certification
I. As a technical specialist designated by the North Carolina Soil and Water Conservation Commission
pursuant to 15A NCAC 6F .0005, I certify that the animal waste management system for the farm
named above has an animal waste management plan that meets or exceeds standards and specificatior
of the Division of Environmental Management (DEM) as specified in 15A NCAC 211.0217 and th.
USDA -Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and/or the North Carolina Soil and Water
Conservation Commission pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H.0217 and 15A NCAC 6F .0001-.0005. The
following elements are included in the plan as applicable. While each category designates a technical
specialist who may sign each certification (SD, SI, WUP, RC, I), the technical specialist should only
certify parts for which they are technically competent.
IL Certification of Design
A) Collection. Storage, Treatment System
Check the appropriate box
® Existina facility without retrofit (SD or WUP)
Storage volume is adequate for operation capacity; storage capability consistent with
waste utilization requirements.
ZI New, expanded or retrofitted facility (SD)
Animal waste storage and treatment structures, such as but not limited to collection systems,
lagoons and ponds, have been designed to meet or exceed the minimum standards and
specifications.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): William P. Bome, Dist-Hr m E= imiG
Affiliation: Mb-tral Pesorares Conservation Service,
Address(Agency): p. n R, 9r', Wi,tm W 279F6 Phone No.: [phone]
Signature: 7d121-11 .e_ Date:
B) Land Application Site fWUP)
The plan provides for minimum separations (buffers); adequate amount of land for waste
utilization; chosen crop is suitable for waste management; hydraulic and nutrient loading rates.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): 1W an P. Boar, District Gals=ticnis
Affiliation: rkh,rnl RPPri=PC Crrnrn atim .$=Jra
Address(Agency): P. 0. Box 265 Winton, K 27986 Phone No.: [phone]
Signature: G✓ tea.+ /0 2oone. Date: S / /Sl9 %
C) Runoff Controls from Exterior Lots
Check the appropriate box
�X Facility without exterior lots (SD or WUP or RC)
This facility does not contain any exterior lots.
❑ Facility with exterior lots (RC)
Methods to minimize the run off of pollutants from lounging and heavy use areas have been
designed in accordance with technical standards developed by NRCS.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print):
Affiliation:
Address(Agency): Phone No.:
AWC -- April 24, 1996

D) Application and Handlingi nt
Check the appropriate box
LR( Existing facility with existing waste application equipment (WUP or I)
Animal waste application equipment specified in the plan has been either field calibrated or
evaluated in accordance with existing design charts and tables and is able to apply waste as
necessary to accommodate the waste management plan: (existing application equipment can
cover the area required by the plan at rates not to exceed either the specified hydraulic or
nutrient loading rates, a schedule for timing of applications has been established; required
buffers can be maintained and calibration and adjustment guidance are contained as part of the
plan).
Q New or expanded facility. or existing facility without existing waste application equipment (I)
Animal waste application equipment specified in the plan has been designed to apply waste as
necessary to accommodate the waste management plan; (proposed application equipment can
cover the area required by the plan at rates not to exceed either the specified hydraulic or
nutrient loading rates; a schedule for timing of applications has been established; required
buffers can be maintained; calibration and adjustment guidance are contained as part of the
plan).
Name of Techni 1 Specialist (Please Print):
Affiliation: l 1
+� Address(Agency{): 4 p /3 X-7-4r1.4i: --t Phone NoA.:�%�f'
III. Certification of Installation
A) Collection. Storage, Treatment 113sxallation
New. expanded or retrofitted facility (SI)
Animal waste storage and treatment structures, such as but not limited to lagoons and ponds,
have been installed in accordance with the approved plan to meet or exceed the minimum
standards and specifications.
For existing facilities without retrofits, no certification is necessary.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print):
Affiliation:
Address(Agency): Phone No.:
Signature: Date:
AWC -- April 24, 1996 3

B) Land Application Site (WUP)
Check the appropriare box
Y The cropping system is in place on all land as specified in the animal waste management plan.
❑ Conditional Approval: all required land as specified in the plan is cleared for planting; the
cropping system as specified in the waste utilization plan has not been established and the
owner has committed to establish the vegetation as specified in the plan by
(month/day/year); the proposed cover crop is appropriate for compliance with the waste
utilization plan.
❑ Also check this box if appropriate
if the cropping system as specified in the plan can not be established on newly cleared
land within 30 days of this certification, the owner has committed to establish an interim
crop for erosion control; �l
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): W.��'gM l Zcdlve.
Affiliation: nS''bA -4119-Tina-1 �ezeu-cc- Co.vse,�4,4'0-.Sev,,;ce-
Address(Agency): Po lox Ne 27PaL Phone No.: 9/ 9-358 7816
Signature: "6 Date: 6- 47
This following signature block is only to be used when the box for conditional approval in III. B
above has been checked.
I (we) certify that I (we) have committed to establish the cropping system as specified in my (our) waste
utilization plan, and if appropriate to establish the interim crop for erosion control, and will submit to
DEM a verification of completion from a Technical Specialist within 15 calendar days following the date
specified in the conditional certification. I (we) realize that failure to submit this verification is a
violation of the waste management plan and will subject me (us) to an enforcement action from DEM.
Name of Land Owner:
Signature: Date:
Name of Manager(if different from owner):
Signature: Date:
C) Runoff Controls from Exterior Lots (RC)
Facility with exterior lots
Methods to minimize the run off of pollutants from lounging and heavy use areas have been
installed as specified in the plan.
For facilities without exterior lots, no certification is necessary.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please
Address(Agency): Phone No.:
Signature: Date:
AWC -- April 24, 1996

D) Anplication and Handling Equipment Installation (WUP or I)
Check the appropriate block
— Animal waste application and handling equipment specified in the plan is on site and ready
for use; calibration and adjustment materials have been provided to the owners and are
contained as part of the plan.
❑ Animal waste application and handling equipment specified in the plan has not been
installed but the owner has proposed leasing or third parry application and has provided a
signed contract; equipment specified in the contract agrees with the requirements of the
plan; required buffers can be maintained; calibration and adjustment guidance have been
provided to the owners and are contained as part of the plan.
❑ Conditional approvalAnimal waste application and handling equipment specified in the
plan has been purchased and will be on site and installed by
(month/day/year); there is adequate storage to hold the waste until the equipment is installed
and until the waste can be Iand applied in accordance with the cropping system contained
in the plan; and calibration and adjustment guidance have been provided to the owners and
are contained as part of the plan.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): '�✓f ')d
Affiliation: C/S D,4 — /i� fu i-,4-1 /r c So r G •-c c_ Co y- c 4 u444? o
Address(Agency): 166 06ZG-5' :,� �, i(/_C. Z79,?C- Phone No.: q 14-3s�-71-yC
Signature: .(.� �o�+e� _•_ Date:
The following signature block is only to be used when the box for conditional approval in III D
above has been checked.
I (we) terrify that I (we) have committed to purchase the animal waste application and handling
equipment as specified in my (our) waste management plan and will submit to DEM a verification of
delivery and installation from a Technical Specialist within 15 calendar days following the date specified
in the conditional certification. I (we) realize that failure to submit this verification is a violation of the
waste management plan and will subject me (us) to an enforcement action from DEM.
Name of Land Owner:
Signature: Date:
—
Name of Manager(if different from owner):
Signature: Date:
Please return the completed form to the Division of Environmental Management at the
following address:
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division Of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section, Compliance Group
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
Please also remember to submit a copy of this form along with the complete Animal Waste
Management Plan to the local Soil and Water Conservation District Office and to keep a copy in
your files with your Animal Waste Management Plan.
AWC -- April 24, 1996

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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
Plan Revision - July 9, 1997
Revised By: William P. Boone zj Z4,
Producer: Merritt Brothers - Donald S. Merritt & J. Troy Merritt
Location: Approximately 1 mile North of Bertie County line on West side of SR 1002
Telephone: [phone]
Type Operation: Swine Feeder to Finish
Number of Animal Units: 3552
The below plan has been developed to correct or update the Waste Utilization Plan from the August
3, 1993 plan developed by Rudy Grammer. Rates of N use for crops have been revised since 1493
and this plan takes into account the wetted area rather than the total FSA field acreage. The below
plan corresponds to the attached map drawn and computed by Gillam & Mason Irrigation.
Field 1 & la Controlled Grazing Hybrid Bermuda
1 12.5 acres
la 2.7 acres �`
15.2 acres XV/ 4.8 tonlav/ac = 72.9 tons X 50 lbs N/ton = 3648 N used
Field 9a Hayland Hybrid Bermuda =
9a 4.6 acres X 5.2 tons ay/ac = 23.9 tons X 50 lbs N/ton = 1196 lbs N used
Fields 2,'6, 8 Fescue Control Grazed
2 7.2 acres
6 5.1 acres
8 8.5 acres
20.8 acres
FA
Nitrogen used by crops
Nitrogen produced by hogs
Hay/ac = 66.56 X 50 lbs N/ton = 3328 N used
8172
8170
2 lb. deficit
Additional reduction of N can be obtained by overseeding with rye grain in Hybrid Bermuda over winter:
field 19.8 acres X 50 lbs/ac = 990 lbs
990 lbs. of additional N can be used if needed (plan does not require rye overseed in winter).
Current waste analysis indicates that an even larger deficit will occur by applying just the annual temporary
storage .
Operator is advised to compute nitrogen balance for pasture carefully, additional commercial fertilizer may
need to be supplemented at times. Be sure to register pounds of commercial fertilizer on the N balance sheet.

IRRIGATION SYSTEM DESIGN PARAMETERS
Merritt Brothers
c/o Donald S. Merritt, Jr.
R.. 1 Box 113A Harr llsville, NC 27942-9719
(919) 35 -4 98 / (91 ) 6- 415
TABLE 1 - Field Specifications'
County: Hertford
Date: 10/31/96
Maximum
FieldApproximate
1-1-able Si�e
of
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_
Maxlrr
Application
Rate
Maximum
Application
per Irrigation
Cycle'
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Every effort sbould be rrecle to wt every possible acre.
'Table to he completed in its entirety by Field Office personnel and forwarded to the irrigation system designer.
'See ahached rnap provided by the Field Office for field location(s). 1993 application rates for N tngcn are higher than
'Total field acreage minus required buffer areas. today's rate.
'Refer to N. C. Irrigation Guide, Field Office Technical Guide, Section II G. Annual application must not exceed the agronomic rates for the soil and crop used.
Ir r Parameters USMNRC'
C •1996 Pat North Car •

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Don S. Merritt & Troy Merritt
Merritt Farms
Rt 1 Box 132
Harrellsville NC 27942
Dear Don S. Merritt & Troy Merritt:
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NCDENR
NOR-rH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
July 29, 1998
WASHINGTON REGIONAL OFFICE
awo
Subject: Application No. 46-0003
Additional Information Request
Merritt Farms
Animal Waste Operation
Hertford County
The Non -Discharge Permitting Unit has completed a preliminary review of the subject
application. Additional information is required before we can continue our review. The following
components were missing from your Certified Animal Waste Management Plan:
1) All amendments / revisions to Waste Utilization Plans must be signed and dated by both the
landowner and the Technical Specialist before they are considered valid. Enclosed are the
copies of the revised A UP you submitted for you and your Technical Specialist to sign and
date. Please submit two copies of the revisions complete with signatures and retain a copy
for your records.
2) The irrigation parameters listed in your irrigation design exceed current NRCS
recommendations. Irrigation events are to be listed as the maximum application allowable
for that soil type from the time the pumps are turned on until the time they are shut off. The
application events listed in your irrigation design appear to be out of the Sprinkler Irrigation
Guide. The Application Amounts listed in this guide have not been adjusted for the
application of animal waste. NRCS currently recommends that total application amounts
not exceed one inch in any application event for any soil type. If your application rates
need to be adjusted for the application of animal waste, please have your Technical
Specialist revise your irrigation design to reflect the appropriate application amount per
event. If the rates are to remain as written in the design, please have your Technical
Specialist justify the increased application rate in the narrative of your irrigation design.
All revisions / amendments are required to be signed and dated by both the landowner and the
Technical Specialist before they are submitted for review. Please reference the subject permit
application number when providing the requested information. All information should be signed and
submitted in duplicate to my attention at the address below. The information requested by this letter
must be submitted on or before August 28, 1998 or the Division will return your application as
incomplete in accordance with 15A N.C.A.C. 2H .0200 and your facility will be considered to be
operating without a permit.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Application No. 46-0003
Don S. Merritt & Troy Merritt
Page 2
Please be advised that operation of the subject animal waste management system without a valid
permit is a violation of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and will subject you to the enforcement
authority of the Environmental Management Commission.
If you have any questions regarding this request, please call me at [phone], extension 533.
Sincerely,
Katharine Keaton
Soil Scientist
Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
cc: Washington Regional Office, Water Quality
Permit File

State of North Carolina U-0
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
May 29, 1998
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Don S. & J. Troy Merritt
Merritt Farms
Rt1Box 133A
Harrellsville NC 27942
Farm Number: 46 - 3
Dear Don S. & J. Troy Merritt:
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NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
JUN
WASHINGTON REGIONAL OFFICE
Dwo
You are hereby notified that Merritt Farms, in accordance with G.S. 143-215.1OC, must apply for
coverage under an Animal Waste Operation General Permit. Upon receipt of this letter, your farm has
sixty (60) days to submit the attached application and all supporting documentation. In accordance
with Chapter 626 of 1995 Session Laws (Regular Session 1996), Section 19(c)(2), any owner or
operator who fails to submit an application by the elate specified by the Department SHALL NOT
OPERATE the animal waste system after the specified date. Your application must be returned
within sixty (60) days of receipt of this letter. Failure to submit the application as required may also
subject your facility to a civil penalty and other enforcement actions for each day the facility is operated
following the due date of the application.
The attached application has been partially completed using information listed in your Animal
Waste Management Plan Certification Form. If any of the general or operation information listed is
incorrect please make corrections as noted on the application before returning the application package.
The signed original application, one copy of the signed application, two copies of a general location
map, and two copies of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan must be returned to complete the
application package. The completed package should be sent to the following address:
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Water Quality Section
Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
If you have any questions concerning this letter, please tail Sue Homewood at [phone]
extension 502 or Carl Dunn with the Washington Regional Office at [phone].
Sincerely,
A. Pre ` , Jr., P.E.
cc: Permit File (w/o encl.)
Washington Regional Office (w/o encl.)
P.O. Box 29535. Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0635 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
December 19, 1997
Mrs. June Merritt
Merritt Farm
Star Route, Box 41
Hertford, North Carolina 27942
SUBJECT: Animal Feedlot Operation Site Inspection
Merritt Farm
Facility No. #46-3
Hertford County
Dear Mrs. Merritt:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Animal Feedlot Operation Site Inspection conducted at the referenced
facility by the Division of Water Quality from the Washington Regional Office. Please read this inspection
and keep it with all other documents pertaining to your animal operation.
In general, this inspection included verifying that: (1) the farm has a Certified Animal Waste Management
Plan (CA WMP); (2) the farm is complying with requirements of the State Rules 15 NCAC 214.0217, Senate
Bill 1217, and the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan; (3) the farm operation`s waste management
system is being operated properly under the direction of a Certified Operator; (4) the required records are
being kept; (5) there are no signs of seepage, erosion, and/or nmoff.
Please be advised that farms with 250 animals or more are required to obtain a Certified Animal Waste
Management Plan by 12/31/97 and if this requirement is not met then the fans is in violation and is subject to
civil penalties. The following items are conditions of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan and are
conditions of the general permit therefore these items must be implemented:
Keep lagoons/storage ponds free of foreign debris including, but not limited to tires, bottles, plastic
products, light bulbs, gloves, syringes or any other solids waste.
Pipes discharging wastes into the lagoon should be extended beneath the surface of the lagoon to avoid
releasing gases from agitated wastes.
The lagoon areas should be kept mowed or otherwise controlled and accessible. High grass does not
allow you to conduct a thorough inspection of the lagoon area for seepage, rodent damage, etc.
An analysis of the liquid animal waste from the lagoon shall be conducted as close to the time of
application as practical and at least within 60 days (before or after) of the date of application. This
analysis shall include the following parameters: Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Zinc and Copper.
Soil analysis is required annually
All grassed waterways shall have a stable outlet with adequate capacity to prevent ponding or flooding
damages. The outlet can be another vegetated channel, an earth ditch, stabilization structure, or other
suitable outlets.
It is suggested to keep crop yield information for future use to update your waste management plan.
Lagoon levels must be maintained within the permanent and temporary storage and at a minimum must
always have n;-"%:en inches of fre:6oard.
A gauged pump marker must be installed upon certification.
943 Washington Square Mall, Washington, North Carolina 27889 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

Cont. Mr. Merritt
Page 2
In accordance to the Senate Bill 1217, all animal facility that fall within the requirements of State Rules 15
NCAC 21-1.0217 must be inspected twice a year. The Division of Soil and Water, a local Soil and Water
Conservation District or the federal Natural Resources Conservation Services conducts an operational review
and the Division of Water Quality conducts a compliance operation site inspection.
If you have any questions, please contact your local Technical Specialist or me at 9191946-6481, ext_ 318_
Sincerely,
LynLardison
Environmental Specialist
Cc: WaRO
943 Washington Square Mall, Washington, North Carolina 27889 Telephone [phone] FAX 919-97"r3716
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

p DSWC Animal Feedlot Operation Review
E DWQ Animal Feedlot Operation Site Inspection
19 rcoutme G t.omptamt p rouow-up of uwq inspection p hollow -up of UJWC review p Vtner
Date of Inspection
Facility Number
Timc of Inspection ® 24 hr. (hh:mm)
Farm Status: E Registered p Applied for Permit
--
p Certified p Permitted
In Not Operational Date Last Operated:
Farm Name: Merritt Farms
County: liartford................._._......._...............WaRO........
Owner Name: lttnr_D.on.S..,&..d..Truy.. Merritt .............. _.... ........._.........._.._...... Phone No: 35ft-2544.................................. __..............................
Facility Contact: dim 3lerritt......._..................... _.............. .....Title: Owner
.................... _._........... ..._...... Phone No: same, ............................. __.......
Mailing Address: Star..R1....Rax.41....................................................................................
lColerain-lic............................. _.......... ............... 2792.4 ..............
Onsite Representative: Dau.rind.Troy-Merritt ........................................... _..............
Integrator: lCarroA.'sFoods.oS..Y.A..Inc_............................
Certified Operator:J.T..... _..................................... Merritt ......................... Operator Certification Number:18218 .............................
Location of Farm:
Latitude ®* ©1 =11 Longitude ®• ®` ®"
re of Operation Design Current Design Current Design Current
Swine Capacity Population Poultry Capacity Population Cattle Capacity Population
❑ can to ee er
® ee er to mts
❑ P arrow to Wean
❑ P arrow to Peeder
❑ Farrow to Finish
❑ Laye ❑ Darry
❑ Non -Layer I JE3 Non -Dairy
Total Design Capacity 3,552
Ip Other Total SSLW I
Number of Lagoons / Holding Ponds � JE3 Subsurface Drains resent [3 Lagoon Area 13pray ie rea
General
1. Are there any buffers that need maintenance/improvement? ❑ Yes ® No
2. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? ❑ Yes ® No
Discharge originated at: ❑ Lagoon ❑ Spray Field ❑ Other
a. If discharge is observed, was the conveyance man-made? ❑ Yes ❑ No
b. If discharge is observed, did it reach Surface Water? (If yes, notify DWQ) ❑ Yes ❑ No
c. If discharge is observed, what is the estimated flow in gal/min?
d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon system? (If yes, notify DWQ) ❑ Yes ❑ No
3. Is there eviden-e of past discharge from an part of the operation? ❑ Yes C1 No
4. Were there any adverse impacts to the waters of the State other than from a discharge? ❑ Yes ®No
5. Does any part of the waste management system (other than lagoons/holding ponds) require ❑ Yes ®No
4/30/97 maintenance/improvement?

ac u t y um er: 46_3
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6. Is facility not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria in effect at the time of design? p Yes ® No
7. Did the facility fail to have a certified operator in responsible charge? p Yes ® No
8. Are there lagoons or storage ponds on site which need to be properly closed? p Yes ® No
Structures (Lagoons and/or Holding Ponds
9. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate? p Yes ® No
Freeboard (ft): Structure l Structure 2 Structure 3 Structure 4 Structure 5 Structure 6
$.a................ ..._._._...................... ...................... __._..... ........ _._............. _...... - ----------------------------
10. Is seepage observed from any of the structures?
p Yes ® No
11. Is erosion, or any other threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed?
p Yes
N No
12. Do any of the structures need maintenance/improvement?
® Yes
p No
(If any of questions 9-12 was answered yes, and the situation poses an
immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWQ)
13. Do any of the structures lack adequate minimum or maximum liquid level markers?
p Yes
N No
Waste Application
14. Is there physical evidence of over application?
p Yes
N No
(If in excess of WMP, or runoff entering waters of the State, notify DWQ)
15. Crop type ...... Cjaastal.Bte muznmuda.Grass...- _ Fescue... ...._ .........................................................................................................
16. Do the receiving crops differ with those designated in the Animal Waste Management Plan (AWMP)?
p Yes
N No
17. Does the facility have a lack of adequate acreage for land application?
p Yes
®No
18. Does the receiving crop need improvement?
p Yes
®No
19. Is there a lack of available waste application equipment?
p Yes
®No
20. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
p Yes
®No
21. Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on -site representative?
p Yes
®No
For Certified Facilities On1v
22. Does the facility fail to have a copy of the Animal Waste Management Plan readily available?
p Yes
p No
23. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified AWMP?
p Yes
p No
24. Does record keeping need improvement?
p Yes
®No
Comments (refer to question #t): Explain any YES answers and/or any recommendations or any other comments.
Use drawings of facility to better explain situations. (use additional pages as necessary):
ime erosion was noted Inside the dike wall but no a threat to the wall
12 - There were several areas where there wasn't a grass cover, the biggest area was around where the pipe enters to lagoon.
MRCS office is working on the certification. Make sure all the necessary components of the plan are kept onsite: cetification
i, site schematic, design needs, land application infor., opertional and maintenance plan, waste utilization plan, std # 633, waste
soil analysis, irrigation records (IRR-1 and IRR-2 forms), emergency action plan and the checklist(odor, insect and mortality)
Reviewer/Inspector Name Lyn Hardison
J
Reviewer/Inspector Signature: t,�,� 4LI_ 11 Date:

Revised April 20, 1999
JUSTIFICATION & DOCUMENTATION FOR MANDATORY WA DETERMINATION
Facility Number-3
Farm Name: 9D A!4---TT,�
On -Site Representative:
Inspector/Reviewer's Name,
Date of site visit:
Date of most recent WUP: -r 1 q l q
Operation is flagged for a wettable
acre determination due to failure of
Part/1 eligibility item(s) F1 F2 F3 F4
✓ Operation not required to secure wA
determination at f�time based on
exemption E1 E2 ! E3 E4
Operation pended for wettable acre
determination based on P1 P2 P3
Annual farm PAN deficit: —a Ih. pounds
Irrigation System(s) -circle Card -hose traveler; 2. center -pivot system; 3. linear -move system;
4. stationary sprinkler system w/permanent pipe; 5. stationary sprinkler system w/portable pipe;
6. stationary gun system w/permanent pipe; 7. stationary gun system w/portable pipe
PART I. WA Determination Exemptions (Eligibility failure, Part II, overrides Part I exemption.)
E1 Adequate irrigation design, including map depicting wettable acres, is complete
and signed by an I or PE.
E2 Adequate D, and D�D3 irrigation operating parameter sheets, including map
depicting wettable acres, is complete and signed by an I or PE.
E3 Adequate D, irrigation operating parameter sheet, including map depicting
wettable acres, is complete and signed by a WUP.
E4 75% rule exemption as verified in Part 111. (NOTE: 75 % exemption cannot be
applied to farms that fail the eligibility checklist in Part 11. Complete eligibility
checklist, Part II - F1 F2 F3, before completing computational table in Part 111).
PART H. 75% Rule Eligibility Checklist and Documentation of WA Determination
Requirements. WA Determination required because operation fails one of the eligibility
requirements listed below:
F1 Lack of acreage which -resulted in over -application -of wastewater (PAN) on spray
field(s) according tofarm's.last two -years :ofirrigation7ecords.-_
_. F2 Unclear, illegible, or lack of information/map.
_ _F3 Obvious.field_limitations (numerous ditches;iailureto deduct required
buffer/setback-acreage; or25% of total acreage identified in.CAWMP includes_.
small; irregularly shaped. -fields -fields lessthan 5 acres for travelers nr_less_than-
2 acres -for stationary sprinklers).
F4 WA determination required because CAWMP credits field(s)'s acreage -in excess
of 75% of the respective field's total acreage as noted in table in Part III.

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Revised April 20, 1999
Facility Number -
Part Ill. Field by Flew Uetermination oT to-/o txemption KWe Tor VVA wetermination
TRACT I FIELD 1 TYPE OF I TOTAL I CAWMP FIELD COMMENTS3
NUMBER NUMBER'S IRRIGATION ACRES ACRES %
SYSTEM
1L�
S SEEN 1•VIfILLI\ — lly UlflllLt HU11, LU11G, VI FUIIIL IIUIIIUC.I.I. 1110r UU UQ -111 Fs"G VI 11ti-.1U IIUILAUJ 1. UG]JCIlUl11lJ. V14 V(lYylylf
and type of irrigation system. If pulls, etc_ cross more than one field, inspector/reviewer will have to combine fields to
calculate 75% field by field determination for exemption; otherwise operation will be subject to WA determination.
FIELD NUMBER' - must be clearly delineated on map_ .
COMMENTS3 - back-up fields with CAWMP acFeage exceeding 75% of -its total _acres and having received less than 50%
of its annual PAN as -documented in the farm's previous.two.years'.(1997 &_1998) of irrigation records; -cannot serve:asthe
sole basis for requiring a WA Determination_ _Back-Lp­fields:must:benoted-in-the-comment-section-and7nust.be-accessible
by irrigation system.
Part IV. Pending WA'Determinations
P1 Plan lacks following information:---
P2 Plan revision -may:satisfy:7.5% -rule -based -on -adequate .overall PAN deficit -and -by -
adjusting'all field acreage�o-below 75% use.rate
P3 Other (lelin process of installing new irrigation system):

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
November 13, 1996
Don Merritt
Merritt Farm
Star Rt. Box 41
Colerain NC 27924
SUBJECT: Operator In Charge Designation
Facility: Merritt Farm
Facility ID#: 46-3
Hertford County
Dear Mr. Merritt:
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RECENEU
WASHINGTON OFFICE
NOV 19 1996
06 B M
Senate Bill 1217, An Act to Implement Recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Study
Commission on Agricultural Waste, enacted by the 1996 North Carolina General Assembly,
requires a certified operator for each animal waste management system that serves 250 or more
swine by January 1, 1997. The owner of each animal waste management system must submit a
designation form to the Technical Assistance and Certification Group which designates an
Operator in Charge and is countersigned by the certified operator. The enclosed form must be
submitted by January 1, 1997 for all facilities in operation as of that date. Failure to designate a
certified operator for your animal waste management system is a violation of 15A NCAC 2H
.0224 and may result in the assessment of a civil penalty.
If you have questions concerning operator training or examinations for certification, please
contact your local North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service agent or our office.
Examinations have been offered on an on -going basis in many counties throughout the state for
the past several months and will continue to be offered through December 31, 1996.
Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions concerning this requirement please
call Beth Buffington or Barry Huneycutt of our staff at 9191733-0026.
Sincerely,
A. eston�r., P. ., i ector
Division of Water Quality
Enclosure
cc: Washington Regional Office
Water Quality Files
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 N%f An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Voice 919-715-4100 50°6, recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper

1 Site Requires Immediate Attention: /yo
Facility No. .¢6 - 3
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT.
ANIMAL FEEDLOT OPERATIONS SITE VISITATION RECORD
DATE: _ S - / - 93— , 1995
Time:
Farm Name/Owner: 46W '!C'rr �/ f rr
Mailing Address: �+a- -Ro-le Co lek,, Q AlL 2-7 ?2-4-
County: _ 1,/e-
Integrator. Phone:
On Site Representative: % �� n_ < �'' �_ Phone: 3s6 - - 5—
Physical Address/Location: near Barre 11-v v•'// • pof,/ .5-R/00z rax o.
Type of Operation: Swine v' Poultry Cattle
Design Capacity: 3S57- �Ft��� -��'� � ��Number of Animals on Site: 3S-5 2,
DEM Certification Number: ACE DEM Certification Number: ACNEW
Latitude: 3 & ' If- ' 6o " Longitude: 7L ' 4?_31�> " Elevation: Feet
Circle Yes or No
Does the Animal Waste Lagoon have sufficient freeboard of 1 Foot + 25 year 24 hour storm event
(approximately 1 Foot + 7 inches) �or No Actual Freeboard: Ft. (o Inches
Was any seepage observed from the lagoon(s)? Yes or& Was any erosion observed? Yes orf�J
Is adequate land available for spray? ffees)or No Is the cover crop adequate? es r No
Crop(s) being utilized:
Does the facility meet SCS minir„um setback criteria? 200 Feet from Dwellings. Ye or No
100 Feet from Wells?r No
Is the anima] waste stockpiled within 100 Feet of USGS Blue Line Stream? Yes or To
Is animal waste Iand applied or spray irrigated within 25 Feet of a USGS Map Blue Line? Yes or (k)
Is animal waste discharged into waters of the state by man-made ditch, flushing system, or other
similar man-made devices? Yes or T If Yes, Please Explain,
Does the facility maintain adequate waste management records (volumes of manure, land applied,
spray irrigated on specific acreage with cover crop)? Yes or No
Additional Comments:
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Inspector Name
Si ature
cc: Facility Assessment Unit Use Attachments if Needed.

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Date
Certification Date
DENS Reply`
Certification #
Conditional Days
Conditional ❑ IrrIgation . ys
Requirements ❑ Higher Yields
❑ Vegetation
❑ Acreage
❑ Other
p Request to be removed C Removal Confirmation Recieved I
Comments ►
Regional DWQ Personnel Assigned to Facility f,.n
Date Record Exported to Permits Database
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FACILITY NUMBER - REVIEWER:
FARM NAME: DATE:
TYPE
NUMBER
SSLW Cff SSLW
# Cff
# ANIMALS
Farrow/Wean
sow
433
2.5
Farrow/Feeder
sow
522
4
Farrow/Finish
sow
1417
l
10
Wean/Feeder
head
30
1
Feeder/Finish
head
135
1
Gilt Developer
head
150
1
Boar Stud
head
400
1
TOTALS
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CAWMP Components (existing prior to February 1, 1993)
9014
Completed Certification Form
Site schematic J�U
3 Snow design needs (storage) 3y
Show measurements and calculated volumes
Runoff control measures, if applicable (waterways, diversions, riparian buffers. filter
strips. roof guttering, other: }
'_and application (max. usable field size, max. application rate. max. application rate per
cycle: system type: `or existing prior to 9/1/96: plus
equipment type, system layout and settings for systems designed after 9/1/96.)
Existence of Operation & Nlaintenance Plan
wool area (undesirable yea. grcwth: floating & lodged debris)
Embankment (settlement; side slopes: wet & damp areas: wall erosion: rodent damace
ccnditicn ijoint separation: cracks or breaks: be supoorted by cradles. etc. to prej;e t
savainc; extend into lagoon be, toe. erective 9/1/96)
Ve.etaticn maintenance (bash & trees;
0-U,SiCe SUraCe water diversions (adecuate veaeTaticn. cl'lers1 r ca- oy. ridge 'C

Existence of Waste Utilization Plan
Map of spray fields
Amount of plant available nitrogen produced/used annually
Waste application method
Dominant soil series
Crops to be grown
R.Y.E. of crops to be grown, effective 2/1/93, or actual yield records (3 of 5 yrs.)
N application by R.Y.E. (or Land Grant University recommendation)
N balance (N applied minus R.Y.E. in Ibs/acre)
Application windows for receiving crops, effective 2/1/93
NRCS irrigation parameters (effective 9/1/96)
Stnd. #633 required specifications (includes pumping markers; not applying waste to
frozen or saturated soils, etc.)
Calibration information when applicable
Waste sampling within 60 days of land application
Annual soil sampling, effective 9/1/96 (including lime requirement, Cu & Zn
measurements)
REQUIRED RECORDS after 9/1/96
RECOMMENDED
Waste application records
Maps of spray fields
daily rain amounts
CAWMP on site
freeboard levels (weekly)
Waste sample analysis
crop yields
animal population
soils analysis
Existence of Emergency Action Plan
Existence of an Odor Control Checklist
effective 1/97
Existence of an Insect Control Checklist effective 1/97
Provision for dead animal disposal effective 1/97
Comments/questions from producer: